Urinalysis
Normal range 1.005-1.03. Specimen: Random urine.
Also known as: USG, SG.
Combined adult band. LabVals does not publish separate men's, women's, or pediatric ranges for Urine Specific Gravity; those can be narrower than the band shown.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 1.005-1.03 |
| SI range | 1.005-1.03 |
| Conversion factor | ×1 (conventional → SI) |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
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The standard teaching reference range for Urine Specific Gravity is 1.005-1.03. This value is measured in random urine.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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