Which is an expected finding of a routine urinalysis?
1. pH 3.2
2. 2+ glucose
3. Specific gravity 1.02
4. WBCs 6 per low-power field
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3. The range for normal urine specific gravity is 1.050 to 1.030.
1. Urinary pH ranges from 4.6 to 8.
2. Glucose is usually not present in urine.
4. White blood cells are normally less than 2 per high-powered field.
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