What Are Normal Glucose Concentration Values?
Water loading test; Water deprivation test
Normal Values
In general, normal values are as follows:
- 1.0002 to 1.030 (normal specific gravity)
- 1.001 after drinking excessive amounts of water
- More than 1.030 after avoiding fluids
- Concentrated after receiving ADH
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Increased urine...
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