A patient has the following readings on two different urine specimens:
Which of the following statements best describes these results?

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Specific gravity is a measure of the concentration of urine. In Specimen B, the specific gravity is high, which means the urine is more concentrated. This can falsely elevate the protein and glucose readings. In Specimen A, the specific gravity is low, which means the urine is more diluted. This can falsely decrease the readings of the microscopic findings. Therefore, option B is the best choice since it explains why the results of Specimen A are falsely decreased because of the specific gravity.

A Patient Has the Following Readings on Two Different Urine