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Test Code SGU SPECIFIC GRAVITY, URINE

Important Note

This test is included in:

  • UAR - URINALYSIS, REFLEX
  • URCS - URINALYSIS, CHEMSTRIP ONLY

Methodology

Chemical Analysis with Reagent Test Strips

 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Sterile container(s), #6004913

Specimen Volume: 4 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) from a random urine collection

Collection Instructions: Collect by catheter, clean-catch, or U-Bag (pediatric). No preservative.

 

Specimen Rejection

  1. Left at ambient temperature >2 hours
  2. Refrigerated >24 hours
  3. Inappropriate specimen container (Non-Sterile).
  4. Leaking container (Non-Sterile).

 

Specimen Retention Time

48 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 hours

Specimen Stability

 

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Ambient <2 hours
  Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours
     

Reference Values

1.001-1.035

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81003