Specific Gravity, Urine
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Methodology
Refractometer
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: urine
Container/Tube: urine container
Specimen Volume: 5 - 20 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Deliver to lab immediately within 2 hours of collection.
Lab instructions: NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 45 minutes
Routine: less than 4 hours from receipt
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
CPT/LOINC Codes
81003