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Otherwise, the results of the drug test might be inaccurate. Diluted urine occurs when there's too much water in the urine. It means the urine's concentration is weak. As a result, the tester will be unable to properly detect the presence of drugs in the urine.
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Read More »Diluted urine in drug tests A urine drug test is used to detect the presence of illegal and prescription drugs in urine. It’s also known as a urine drug screen. In a urine drug test, a sample of urine is sent to a lab. A tester analyzes the urine for certain drugs or their metabolites. Metabolites are byproducts formed by the body after it processes a drug. The urine shouldn’t contain too much or too little water. Otherwise, the results of the drug test might be inaccurate. Diluted urine occurs when there’s too much water in the urine. It means the urine’s concentration is weak. As a result, the tester will be unable to properly detect the presence of drugs in the urine. If you’re an employer who requires drug tests, you might wonder what causes diluted urine. This article explains the potential reasons of urine dilution and how to get accurate results. What can cause urine to be diluted? Urine can become diluted due to many reasons. It’s not always because someone is trying to “cheat” the test by drinking lots of water. It can happen accidentally. Possible causes of diluted urine include the following. Drinking fluids for health reasons Many people recognize the importance of staying hydrated. So, it’s common for individuals to frequently drink a lot of water. If they regularly consume large amounts of fluid, their urine might be diluted. Preparing to give a urine sample If a person is unable to provide enough urine, they might have to return or repeat the test. Some people might drink lots of fluid beforehand to ensure that they can give a urine sample. Taking diuretics Some prescription medications have a diuretic effect. They increase urine production, resulting in diluted urine. Drinks like coffee and tea are also diuretics. Kidney problems The kidneys remove waste from the body by making urine. If the kidneys aren’t working properly, they might release too much water in the urine. How testers detect diluted drug tests Diluted urine usually has a lighter color than normal urine. Additionally, testers can determine if the urine is diluted by referring to measurements called validity checks. These checks include urine creatinine and specific gravity. Urine creatinine Creatinine is a waste product that’s produced by your muscles. It’s made during the breakdown of creatine, an amino acid. Your kidneys remove creatinine through the urine. The amount of creatinine in your urine indicates its concentration. The normal range is between 20 and 400 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). In diluted urine, the urine creatinine level is between 2 and 20 mg/dL. Specific gravity Urine specific gravity indicates the concentration of urine. It compares the water content to the amount of substances in the urine. Normal urine has a specific gravity of between 1.002 and 1.030. If the urine is diluted, the specific gravity is between 1.001 and 1.003. Is it possible to prevent dilution in urine tests? To prevent diluted urine, you can set guidelines for urine drug tests: Ask the people being tested to limit their fluid intake before the test.
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