correlation of urine color
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Correlation of Urine Color
Color or Appearance Possible Cause
ColorlessHighly dilute, recent fluid consumption
Pale yellow Normal
Yellow Normal
Amber Normal, concentrated urine
Deep yellowConcentrated sample, riboflavin, dehydration
OrangeAntibiotic, pyridium, bilirubin, anticoagulant
PinkPorphyrin, myoglobin, hemoglobin, beet pigment, rhubarb
RedPorphyrin, myoglobin, hemoglobin, beet pigment, uroerythrin
GreenOxidized bilirubin (biliverdin), clorets, pseudomonas infections
Blue Diagnex, methylene blue, indicant
Brown Bilirubin, hematin, methemoglobin
Gray Furazolidone, nitrofurantoin
Black Melanin, homogenistic acid