Test guide
Nitrites in Urine
A urinalysis test checks for different cells, chemicals, and other substances in a sample of your urine (pee). This includes checking for nitrites. Nitrites in your urine may be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
What it is for
A urinalysis, which includes a test for nitrites in urine, is used to check your general health, including the health of your urinary tract and kidneys. It may also be used to check for a UTI. Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- urine test, urine analysis, microscopic urine analysis, microscopic examination of urine, UA
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