Which of the following laboratory procedures is performed on a urine specimen to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys?
A)KUB
B)blood urea nitrogen
C)specific gravity
D)urinalysis

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Specific gravity is a laboratory test that measures the concentration of solutes in a urine sample. It is used to evaluate the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys. A low specific gravity indicates the urine is dilute, while a high specific gravity indicates the urine is concentrated.

Which of the Following Laboratory Procedures Is Performed on a Urine