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SPECIFIC GRAVITY, DIPSTICK, URINE
MessageUrinalysis
Test Code
LAB5210652
Alias/See Also
Specific Gravity - Urine
USPG
Urine Specific Gravity
USPG
Urine Specific Gravity
CPT Codes
81002
Preferred Specimen
| Random clean catch urine in sterile, non-preserved container, label properly and send to Lab within one hour |
Minimum Volume
4.0 mL
Instructions
Included in Urinalysis - Or may be ordered separately.
Specimen Stability
Non-preservative specimen: 2 hours at room temperature
Non-preservative specimen: 4 hours if refrigerated 2 - 8°C. Refrigerated urine should be brought to room temperature prior to analysis.
Preserved specimen [BD transport containers - yellow and red top tubes]: 12 hours (Room Temp or Refrigerated)
Non-preservative specimen: 4 hours if refrigerated 2 - 8°C. Refrigerated urine should be brought to room temperature prior to analysis.
Preserved specimen [BD transport containers - yellow and red top tubes]: 12 hours (Room Temp or Refrigerated)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples with apparent contamination of stool or other artifacts. Do not add disinfectant or detergent.
Samples with total volume of <2.0 mL (exception neonatal samples or Foley catheter)
Samples outside of stability
Mislabeled samples
Samples with total volume of <2.0 mL (exception neonatal samples or Foley catheter)
Samples outside of stability
Mislabeled samples
Methodology
Refractometer
Setup Schedule
Same day. Available STAT.
Reference Range
1.005 - 1.030
Performing Laboratory
HHN / HHI Lab
