What is the specific gravity of a urine test? It is a measurement of how much concentration there is in your urine. You need to be aware that you can't drink too much water or other liquids before taking this test, nor should you have taken medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin within 24 hours prior to taking this test. Also, don't eat anything in the morning before your urine check because they may affect results as well.
Specific gravity is a measure of how much solute is dissolved in a given amount of solution. It is usually expressed as the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of pure water at a standard temperature. For example, if you have 1 liter (1 kilogram) of urine with a specific gravity of 1.020 and another liter (also 1 kilogram) of distilled water with an identical specific gravity level, then you know that there are 20 grams more solute present in your sample than there are in distilled water.
A specific gravity test is a simple lab test that measures the amount of dissolved substances in your urine. It can help diagnose kidney disease, diabetes and dehydration, as well as certain types of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Why do we have to check the specific gravity?
When you're healthy, your kidneys filter out excess water from your blood and excrete it into your bladder as urine. The more concentrated your urine is -- that is, the more salts and minerals it contains -- the higher its specific gravity will be on a scale from 1.000 to 1.060 at room temperature or 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). If you have too much water in your body relative to other substances like salt or potassium chloride (KCl), then this means there's less room for those other materials inside each drop of liquid; therefore their concentrations go up too quickly during filtration through tubes called nephrons until they reach saturation point whereupon no further dilution can occur anymore due to lack thereof available space within individual drops' small volumes due solely because these molecules simply cannot expand any further beyond their original sizes without breaking apart completely first which would result in complete dissolution--and thus nothing left over after filtration except pure H20!
It is important to know what the specific gravity of your urine is and how it can effect your overall health. A normal specific gravity is around 1.005-1.030, but if you have a higher number than that, it may indicate dehydration or something else. If you have a lower number than normal, then this could be an indication of kidney disease or diabetes (among other things).
In order to diagnose this condition properly at home or in the doctor's office they will need to measure several things:
The specific gravity of a urine test is an important factor in determining if you are dehydrated or not. It can also tell us if there are other issues with your kidneys or liver that need to be addressed. This is why we recommend that everyone get tested at least once per year and keep track of their results over time so they know when something may need more attention than usual