SPECIFIC GRAVITY

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
SG


Preferred Specimen
URINE


Minimum Volume
5 mLs


Instructions
COLLECT URINE IN A STERILE CONTAINER AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER: YELLOW URINE TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 48 hours

Urines that are allowed to sit at room temperature may undergo pH change and in turn interfere with protein determination.


Methodology
Refractometer

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
1.010 - 1.025


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.