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.