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Epic Test Code LAB21019 Specific Gravity: Urine Reagent Strip

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL Urine

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 24 hrs old Refrigerated
> 2hrs Room Temperature

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All Populations None 1.002-1.035

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Includes

Chemical test for the ionic concentration of urine

Methodology

Refractive index

CPT Code

81003

Last Updated

22-July-19 BHD