Can this result diagnose a condition on its own?

No. Urinalysis findings are interpreted with symptoms, collection conditions, medical history and related tests.

Which reference range should I use?

Use the performing laboratory's own reference interval and reporting method first.

When should I discuss the result with a healthcare professional?

Clearly abnormal, persistent, symptomatic or unexpected findings should be reviewed by a healthcare professional.

Information about a laboratory test

High Glucose in Urine: What Does It Mean?

Increased urine glucose may reflect high blood glucose or altered renal glucose handling and is interpreted with blood glucose testing.

Test summary

Test name: Glucose in Urine
Abbreviations: Urine Glucose, Glycosuria
Category: Urinalysis / Glucose
Panel: Urinalysis
Specimen: Urine
Common units: negative, trace, mg/dL

What does the test measure?

The Glucose in Urine test assesses the presence or amount of glucose in urine.

Why is the test ordered?

It is used to assess urinary glucose and provide context for blood glucose or renal tubular handling.

Information about a low result

Little to no glucose in urine is generally expected.

Information about a high result

Increased urine glucose may reflect high blood glucose or altered renal glucose handling and is interpreted with blood glucose testing.

Reference and clinical context

Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own.

Reference range 1

Population: General urine sample
Specimen: Urine
Method: Dipstick / quantitative

Sourced reference context for Glucose in Urine

This is sourced example reference/clinical-context information; the user's own laboratory report and specimen conditions take priority.

Reference ranges may vary by laboratory, method used, age, sex, pregnancy status, and clinical context. The reference range on your own laboratory report takes precedence.

Interpretation notes

Start with the performing laboratory's reference interval, method, collection conditions and reporting unit. Urinalysis findings do not establish a diagnosis on their own. Interpretation may be more informative when related urine parameters are considered together.

Related specialties

Internal Medicine
Endocrinology
Nephrology
Family Medicine

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Urinalysis — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Government medical reference · 2025 · Urinalysis components, routine use and qualitative normal findings · Verified: Aug 12, 2026
Glucose in Urine Test — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Government medical reference · 2025 · Urine glucose, glycosuria and pregnancy context · Verified: Aug 12, 2026
Ketones in Urine — U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Government medical reference · 2025 · Urine ketones, qualitative reporting and diabetes context · Verified: Aug 12, 2026