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
Special Instructions
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Specific Gravity, Random, Urine |
53326-5 |