Specific Gravity
Label Mnemonic: | USGI |
Epic code: | LAB1151 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 81002 |
Specimen(s):
Urine
Collection Medium:
Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory |
Minimum:
0.5 mL urine
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Testing is performed in the main Core laboratory.
Turn Around
Time:
30 minutes.
Reference Range:
1.001-1.029
Comments:
Testing is performed in the main Core laboratory.
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.
Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen.
Methodology:
Refractometry
Sample
Processing:
Submit in leak-proof container.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
81002