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Test Code 8863 Specific Gravity (Urine)

Purpose

As a partial assessment of the kidney's ability to concentrate urine.

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Refractometer/Dipstick

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine (Random)

Container/Tube: Sterile Plastic Container

Specimen Volume: 50 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

Collection Instructions:

1. For 24 Hour Urines: Refrigerate during collection

     and follow instructions for “24 Hour Urine Collection”

     under “Specimen Collection and Handling” within the

     links menu on the left side of the screen.)

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection (Both Start & End Times for

    24-Hour Urines) and person collecting.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

 

Reference Values

Normal: 1.001 - 1.035

 

Stability

Refrigerated: 3 Days

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Specific Gravity (Urine)

Specific Gravity

 

Test Classification & CPT Coding

81002