SPECIFIC GRAVITY, URINE

Test Code

LAB304760

CPT Codes
81099

Preferred Specimen

Urine, random specimen in a clean plastic collection cup or 24 hour specimen

Minimum Volume

1 mL urine

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: unstable
Refrigerated: 12 hours (if sample was refrigerated within 1 hour of collection)

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples > 24 hours old will be rejected.

Methodology
Refractometer

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Reference Range

1.005-1.030

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
United Hospital Center

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.