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Nitrite

Normal nitrite range in urine

  • Zero

Measuring range

  • Negative or positive

Nitrite levels in urine

  • Any pink discolouration of the test pad indicates a positive reaction

Abnormal nitrite values may indicative of

  • Urinary tract infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • E Coli
  • Salmonella
  • Citrobacter
  • Proteus
  • Clebsiella

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Source: National Institutes of Health