Question 1

what do protein and nitrates in urine means?

Accepted Answer

Protein ; nitrates: Protein is normally not found in urine. Nitrate can be normally found in urine. It results from protein breakdown. System used to quantify protein is 0, trace, and then 1+ to 4+. So there is a source of protein in the urine and the meaning of this needs to be looked at with any other lab abnormalities, signs/symptoms, clinical context. Follow up with your doctor for any further eval/treatment.

Question 2

i have constant blood , protein and nitrates in urine after being septic from polyneufritus and acute uti.  what could possibly be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Pylonephritis...: Blood, protein and nitrates persistent in the urine under any circumstances is concerning.  Following acute infections, it is of even more concern.  Please visit your fp, internist, or a nephrologist.  Barring this your local er.  If the infection is cleared, then damage or other causes effecting the kidney may be ongoing.  You may have continued infection.  See a doc now.

Question 3

what do protein and nitrate in your urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria: Protein is normally not found in urine. Nitrate can be normally found in urine ; results from protein breakdown. System used to quantify protein is 0, trace, and then 1+ to 4+. So there is a source of protein in the urine and the meaning of this needs to be looked at with any other lab abnormalities, signs/symptoms, clinical context. Follow up with your doctor for any further evaluation/treatment.

Question 4

my 5 year old daughter has blood, traces of protein and nitrates in her first morning urine every day. her samples for the rest of the day are all ok?

Accepted Answer

Follow up with DR: Your daughter needs to follow up with her DR.
Further testing, 24 hour urine for protein will prob be ordered.

Question 5

did urine dip at work and it is positive for nitrates and protein 3+ everything else is normal.  what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Urine dipstick: Nitrite: many bacteria produce enzyme nitrate reductase which confers the ability to convert urinary nitrate to nitrite. Positive test means possible UTI. Next step is urine culture . Protein:most sensitive to albumin in urine but positive protein (trace, 1+, 2+ 3+) may not reliable if urine sample is dilute. Dipstick may not detect albuminuria  of 30 to 300 mg/day. More tests needed. Consult PCP

Question 6

what does it mean if i have high nitrates and protein in urine?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Nitrates mean bacteria in urine. Leukocyte estrase usually is positive if nitrates are and it indicates the presence of white blood cells (pus cells) in urine confirming infection. If leuk est is neg, infection is doubtful bec bacteria may come from skin contamination. Protein could accompany infection in urine, if severe, you need to see a kidney doctor, after you treat the infection first.

Question 7

just ran my urine, had leukocytes of 3+, protein reading of +-, nitrate +, and ph is normally 6.0 and has increased to a 7.0. should i be concerned? no signs or symptoms of uti. i do have mirena inserted.

Accepted Answer

Random pee: The urine sample must be judged in light of the quality of the sample &amp; why it was obtained. A typical squat pee from a female contains vaginal debris &amp; uncircumcised male contains skin debris. Neither is considered worth much. A catheter specimen or mid-stream/clean catch with proper technique may have worth. Without symptoms or idea of a quality of this specimen little can be said.

Question 8

my dip stick urine test showed trace of blood. it was sent to lab and it came back flagged bacteria (few), blood (small), mucous (moderate), leukocytes esterase neg, nitrate neg, ph 5, protein neg, wbcs, urobilinogen all normal. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately your urine studies are non-diagnostic, suggesting blood in urine or hematuria, otherwise relatively common and seen in a variety of conditions. Your physician should be best to place above results in proper context.

Question 9

i tested my urine and i have a very high level of nitrates in my urine but negative for protien. i am experiencing lower left sided pain in my back.?

Accepted Answer

UTI: This may be a urinary tract infection.  See a doctor or go to a clinic to get a full urinalysis done.  If an infection, they can get you started on antibiotics.

Question 10

on 3rd antibiotic still uti symptoms wbc protein in urine no nitrates no culture grown ultrasound showed thinning of cortex only. what next?

Accepted Answer

Urologist: Time to see a urologist. You may require a cystoscopy to investigate the bladder. Sometimes, non-infectious causes will produce white cells without bacteria, such as interstitial cystitis.

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Protein and nitrates in urine

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What do protein and nitrates in urine means?

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I have constant blood , protein and nitrates in urine after being septic from polyneufritus and acute uti. what could possibly be the cause?

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What do protein and nitrate in your urine mean?

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My 5 year old daughter has blood, traces of protein and nitrates in her first morning urine every day. her samples for the rest of the day are all ok?

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Did urine dip at work and it is positive for nitrates and protein 3+ everything else is normal. what does this mean?

A member asked:

What does it mean if i have high nitrates and protein in urine?

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Just ran my urine, had leukocytes of 3+, protein reading of +-, nitrate +, and ph is normally 6.0 and has increased to a 7.0. should i be concerned? no signs or symptoms of uti. i do have mirena inserted.

A member asked:

My dip stick urine test showed trace of blood. it was sent to lab and it came back flagged bacteria (few), blood (small), mucous (moderate), leukocytes esterase neg, nitrate neg, ph 5, protein neg, wbcs, urobilinogen all normal. should i be worried?

A member asked:

I tested my urine and i have a very high level of nitrates in my urine but negative for protien. i am experiencing lower left sided pain in my back.?

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On 3rd antibiotic still uti symptoms wbc protein in urine no nitrates no culture grown ultrasound showed thinning of cortex only. what next?

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