Glucose
Why the test is performed
This test is most commonly used to screen for diabetes.
Normal results
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
Source: National Institutes of Health