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.
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.
CPT Code:
81002