Specific Gravity, Urine
| Sunquest Code: | USG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3864 | Epic Name: | Specific Gravity Urine |
| Synonyms: | Refractive Index, Urine | ||
| Methodology: | Reagent strip | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Urine is the only appropriate fluid for specific gravity. For other body fluids, alternatively order a total protein. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile (Plastic leakproof container, sterile) |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen of choice is a first morning mid stream, clean catch urine. Deliver to laboratory within 1 hour. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected with preservative. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, BurnsRidges, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, Fairview Clinics) |
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