What is Ascorbic Acid 1+

Ascorbic acid 1+ means that ascorbic acid shows up positive in the urine. Ascorbic acid refers to vitamin C. Ascorbic acid 1+ refers to higher than normal levels of vitamin C in the urine, which usually does not require special treatment.
Ascorbic acid 1 + suggests that the urine routine vitamin C is higher than the normal level, because vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, can be excreted through the urine, when the body ingests a large amount of vitamin C, can lead to this indicator is high, generally no clinical significance, do not need special treatment.
But urine vitamin C positive can lead to urine occult blood, nitrite results false negative, need to be recognized under the guidance of the doctor.
When urine vitamin C is high, you can drink more water to promote vitamin C excretion. Abnormal test results can be promptly go to the hospital to consult a professional physician’s opinion.