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A urine specific gravity test compares the density of urine to the density of water. This quick test can help determine how efficiently your kidneys are diluting your urine. Urine thatâs too concentrated may indicate that your kidneys arenât functioning properly, or simply that you arenât drinking enough water.
Specific gravity. Normal: 1.005-1.030. Abnormal: A very high specific gravity means very concentrated urine, which may be caused by not drinking enough fluid, loss of too much fluid (excessive vomiting, sweating, or diarrhea), or substances (such as sugar or protein) in the urine.our doctor may ask you to collect your urine for 24 hours. 1  The collection period usually starts in the morning. 2  When you first get up, urinate-but don't save this urine. 3  Write down the time that you urinated to mark the beginning of your 24-hour collection period. 4  For the next 24 hours, collect all your urine.