Normal leukocyte status
None
Leukocyte method
Leukocyte esterase
Normal nitrite status
None
Nitrite purpose
Indirect screening for bacteriuria
Nitrite method
Bacterial reducing enzymes
Normal urobilinogen status
Present
Urobilinogen method
Ehrlich’s reagent
Protein detection
Albumin
Normal pH
Most 6.5-7.5
Normal blood status
None detectable
Blood purpose
Blood, hemoglobin, and myoglobin
Blood method
Peroxidase activity
Normal specific gravity
Varies
Fixed is bad
Normal bilirubin status
None detectable
Bilirubin method
Diazo salt reaction
Normal glucose status
None detectable
Glucose method
Glucose oxidase
Which components are normally detected?
Urobilinogen, negligible ketones