ExaminationofUrine.pptVIP

Urine Color Normal urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber — the result of a pigment called urochrome B vitamins turn urine an eye-popping neon yellow BUT may also indicate liver disease. porphyria, a disease that affects your skin and nervous system, turns urine the color of port wine. Urine Color Most changes in urine color are harmless and temporary and may be due to: Certain foods – beets may turn urine red Dyes in foods/drinks Supplements – vitamins Prescription drugs Unusual urine color can indicate an infection or serious illness . Suggested Colors pale yellow (straw) light