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Specific Gravity, Body Fluid

Test Code
Body Fluid Order (cs)/SGBF - NOCO


CPT Codes
84315

Preferred Specimen
1 mL body fluid in sterile container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Lab will centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
  • Indicate specimen source.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body Fluid Refrigerated 7 days


Methodology
Refractometer

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
No established reference values


Clinical Significance
The measurement of specific gravity gives an indication of the total solute concentration. In serous fluids, the specific gravity helps to differentiate between exudates and transudates.


Performing Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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