Specific Gravity
Order Code: SGO
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
Body Fluid
Collection Medium:
Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory
Minimum:
1.O ml
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Refractometry
Sample Processing:
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Submit in leakproof container.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
84315