Diabetes Insipidus Specific Gravity
Urine specific gravity is a laboratory test that measures the concentration of all chemical particles in the urine.
See also:
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Urine concentration test -
Urine osmolality -
Urinalysis
Alternative Names
Urine density
How the test is performed
The test requires a clean-catch urine sample. For information on how to collect this urine sample, see:
How to prepare for the test
Your health care provider will...
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