Urinalysis

Question 1

Specific gravity

Answer 1

The specific gravity of urine reflects the amounts of wastes, minerals, and solids in the urine.

Question 2

Sediment

Answer 2

The presence of abnormal particles in the urine is a sign of a pathologic condition. Such particles, which may settle to the bottom of a urine sample as sediment, may include cells (epithelial, white, or red blood cells), bacteria, crystals, and casts.