Above the range
Common causes of a high Urine Specific Gravity
- Dehydration
- SIADH
- Glucosuria or proteinuria
- Radiographic contrast
Looking for the other direction? See what causes a low Urine Specific Gravity.
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Above the range
What causes a high Urine Specific Gravity?
Normal range 1.005-1.03. Specimen: Random urine. See the full Urine Specific Gravity reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Urine Specific Gravity?
The standard teaching reference range for Urine Specific Gravity is 1.005-1.03. This value is measured in random urine.
| Specimen | Random urine |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 1.005-1.03 |
| SI range | 1.005-1.03 |
| Panel | Urinalysis |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Urine Specific Gravity normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.
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