What Does Glucose Mean?
Urine sugar test; Urine glucose test; Glucosuria test
Normal Values
Glucose is not usually found in urine. If it is, further testing is needed.
What abnormal results mean
Greater than normal levels of glucose may be a sign of:
Diabetes mellitus - Glucose release from the kidneys into the urine (renal glycosuria)
- Pregnancy
Note: Results may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
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