THE clinical value of the urinary specific gravity is unchallenged by the thousands who routinely perform it as part of every urinalysis. The claim that it differentiates transudate from exudate in ...

Specific gravity: Urine specific gravity, which correlates well with urine osmolality, gives important insight into hydration status and concentrating ability of the kidneys. Specific gravity is ...

Urine is the liquid waste by-product of the body. It is secreted by the kidneys and stored in the bladder. It is excreted through the urethra through a process called micturition (urination). This ...