What Causes Concentration Problems?
A urine concentration test measures the ability of the kidneys to conserve or excrete water appropriately.
See also:
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Urine osmolality test -
Urine specific gravity
Alternative Names
Water loading test; Water deprivation test
How the test is performed
For this test, the specific gravity of urine is measured before and after one or more of the following:
- Water loading -- drinking excessive amounts of water or receiving fluids through a vein
- Wa...
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