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SPECIFIC GRAVITY, RANDOM URINE
Test CodeLAB1570
Quest Code
3190
CPT Codes
81003
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine - Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
Minimum Volume
Preserved: 3 mL
Unpreserved: 1 mL
Unpreserved: 1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservative • 3 mL unpreserved urine cup
Instructions
Encourage mid-stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.
Label the sample appropriately and store at room temperature until pick-up.
Label the sample appropriately and store at room temperature until pick-up.
Transport Container
Yellow-top, blue fill-line urinalysis transport tube
Transport Temperature
Preserved: Room temperature
Pediatric: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Pediatric: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Preserved urine
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Methodology
Reagent Impregnated Strips
Setup Schedule
Mon-fri
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
1.001-1.035
Clinical Significance
The specific gravity of urine is used to obtain information about the state of the kidney and the state of hydration of the patient.
Performing Laboratory
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| 10101 Renner Blvd |
| Lenexa , KS 66219-9752 |
Last Updated: August 13, 2021
