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Test Code FLSPG Specific Gravity, Body Fluid

Methodology

Refractometer

Specimen Requirements

1 mL of body fluid collected in a heparinized tube(s). Send specimen refrigerated.
Note:  Indicate specimen source on specimen container.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Body fluid

Refrigerated

7 days

 

Reference Values

No established reference values

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

NA

Lipemia

NA

Icterus

NA

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

84315

Secondary ID

HHA1398

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Specific Gravity, Body Fluid

2964-5
Specimen Source 47938-6