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Test Code USPG Specific Gravity, Random, Urine

Methodology

Dipstick

Specimen Requirements

5 mL from a random urine collection. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note:  Follow instructions in “Urine Collection—Huntsville Hospital Health System Laboratory” in “Special Instructions.”

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Urine,random

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

81003

Secondary ID

HHA248

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Specific Gravity, Random, Urine

53326-5