A urine sample with high specific gravity indicates what about the urine?

A urine sample with high specific gravity indicates what about the urine?

• A. Dilute urine
• B. Concentrated urine
• C. Normal urine
• D. Contaminated urine

Answer: (B)

A high urine specific gravity means the urine is concentrated. Specific gravity reflects how dense the urine is due to dissolved solutes; when there are more solutes per milliliter, the SG is higher, indicating concentrated urine. This situation often arises with dehydration or reduced water intake, as the kidneys conserve water and produce a more concentrated urine. In contrast, dilute urine has a low SG, and normal urine sits in a mid-range SG. Some solutes like glucose or protein can raise SG, but the overall interpretation remains that the urine is concentrated.

A high urine specific gravity means the urine is concentrated. Specific gravity reflects how dense the urine is due to dissolved solutes; when there are more solutes per milliliter, the SG is higher, indicating concentrated urine. This situation often arises with dehydration or reduced water intake, as the kidneys conserve water and produce a more concentrated urine. In contrast, dilute urine has a low SG, and normal urine sits in a mid-range SG. Some solutes like glucose or protein can raise SG, but the overall interpretation remains that the urine is concentrated.