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What does the specific gravity of the urinalysis test?

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A urinalysis can be define as a specific test of the urine. It is used to detect and manage a wide range of diseases and disorders, such as urinary tract infections, function of the kidney and diabetes.

The specific gravity test is a kind of urinalysis that checks the ratio of urine density compared to that of the density of water. It gives an idea about the kidney's capacity and ability to concentrate the urine. It is the routine part of the urinalysis. The range of reference for specific gravity is 1.005-1.030.

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