How should I collect and store a urine sample?
Urine sample should be collected in a clean plastic bag or bottle and stored at 4 C for best results.
Last updated on 20 Jul 2023
Usually the observer watches the patient take urine sample.
Your urine specific gravity is generally considered normal in the ranges of 1.005 to 1.030. Make sure you are drinking enough water daily.
If tap water is added to a urine medical test then you might get incorrect results as it will weaken the urine's concentration.
Low specific gravity means that urine concentration is diluted. This happens when a person drinks too mush water or is suffering from conditions such as diabetes insipidus.
Specific gravity test will show whether something will float or sink. This test is specifically done to check for solids and liquids against water.
Urine Routine, Urine R/M, Urine Examination
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