Urine pH
A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of urine.</P> The pH of any fluid is the measure of the hydrogen ion (H<SUP>-</SUP>) concentration.
A pH of 7 is neutral.
The lower the pH, the more acidic the urine.
A variety of factors affect urine pH including what is ingested, vomiting, diarrhea, lung function, hormone function, kidney function, and urinary tract infection.</P> Checking the urine pH is a part of the routine urinalysis )urine examination).