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Kidney

Urine Specific Gravity

Specific gravity reflects how concentrated your urine is, which is closely tied to how well hydrated you are. It typically ranges from about 1.002 to 1.035.

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Reference Ranges

Female
g/ml
Low 1 Normal 1.04 High

Reference ranges may vary between laboratories. When you order a test, a BIG-registered doctor assesses your personal results in context. For treatment decisions, discuss your results with your GP.

Urine Specific Gravity: what this test measures

This part of the dipstick estimates urine concentration. A high value often simply reflects dehydration, while a consistently low value can be relevant to how the kidneys concentrate urine and is read with the rest of the panel.

Urine Specific Gravity: lifestyle and this value

Specific gravity rises when you drink too little and falls when you drink a lot. Spreading your fluid intake through the day helps keep hydration steady.

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These panels measure values from the same category as this marker.

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