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Test Code LAB1415 Specific Gravity, Urine

Aliases

SG
SPG

Performing Section

Hematology/Coag

Specimen Type

Urine:
Sterile Container

Special Collection Notes

Collect sample and send to laboratory as soon as possible.

Processing Instructions

1. Place sample in refrigerator until courier arrives.
2. Send sample on wet ice via courier.

Temperature

Refrigerated

Sample Stability

Urine specimens kept at room temperature must be tested within 2 hrs.
Refrigerate specimen if time until testing will exceed 2 hrs.
Refrigerated specimens must be less than 24 hrs old.

TAT

Routine:60 minutes
STAT: 30 minutes

Test Components

Specific Gravity

Reference Range

1.003-1.030

CPT

81005