Nitrates and nitrites are two different types of compound. Nitrates (NO3) consist of one nitrogen atom and three oxygen atoms. Nitrites (NO2) consist of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms.

Having nitrates in urine is normal and not harmful. However, having nitrites in your urine could mean you have an infection. Nitrates and nitrites are both forms of nitrogen. The difference is in ...

This monograph is one in a series of self-instructional publications designed to increase the primary care provider’s knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to aid in the evaluation ...