How Much Protein In Urine Will Affect Specific Gravity

Posted on Sat, 8 Aug 2020

Question: How much protein in urine will affect specific gravity

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Higher the protein levels higher the specific gravity

Detailed Answer:
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I read your query and here is my advice.

The more solid materials you have in urine the higher is it's specific density.
Normally the protein levels in urine are 0-14 mg /dl.
Protein level more than 14 mg /dl will affect the specific gravity.
Higher the protein levels higher the specific gravity.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (16 minutes later)

I was trying to learn more quantitatively as I saw something implying there had to be a significant level of protein to change the specific gravity substantially. Your answer just implies that anything about upper end of normal will do it. Can you be anymore quantitative?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Protein is not meant to be found in urine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Specific gravity is provided by looking at the ratio of the density of your urine to the density of water. The specific density of water would be 1.000 and urine specific gravity between 1.002 and 1.030 if your kidneys are functioning normally.
Increased specific gravity shows dehydration but if it is above normal range it will show extra substances.
Protein is not meant to be found in urine.
If it is found it will show increased specific gravity above normal range.
Protein in urine is another measurement to test kidney function.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T