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Description

The clinical test nitrite is a test used to detect the presence of nitrite in a patient's urine. Nitrite is a byproduct of bacterial metabolism and is an indicator of a urinary tract infection. The test is performed by collecting a urine sample from the patient and then testing it for the presence of nitrite. The most common method for obtaining a urine sample is to have the patient urinate into a clean, dry container. The sample is then tested using a nitrite dipstick, which is a small plastic strip that contains a chemical that changes color when nitrite is present. The color change is then compared to a color chart to determine the amount of nitrite present in the sample.

Some Diseases Associated with an Abnormal Nitrite

• urinary tract disorder
• urinary tract infection
• urinary retention
• benign prostatic hypertrophy
• urinary calculi
• chronic kidney disease
• ureter calculi
• renal calculi
• acute renal failure

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All of the following must be considered when interpreting clinical findings and are too extensive to be covered on this site: