24150:SPECIFIC GRAVITY, URINE
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Refractometer |
| Edit Date: |
6/11/2010 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
Same day as tested |
| CPT Code: |
81002 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Random urine in a leakproof container. |
| Handling: |
Refrigerate. Send to the laboratory within 24 hours. |
| Stability: |
24 hours refrigerated. |
| Standard Volume: |
10 mL urine. |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL urine. |
| Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Fecal contamination. |