Specific Gravity, urine

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	T084
Test Name, Short:	Sp. Gravity (SG) , SG
Matrix:	Urine
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Chemstrip 10 UA Test Strips
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Value
Units - Conventional:	NA

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	5.0 mL
Preferred Volume:	12.0 mL
Rejection Criteria:	QNS (<5mL) Specimens incorrectly stored, or not analyzed within the acceptable timeframe are not suitable for analysis (NSA).
Collection Instructions:	See "Specimen Collection/Urine Collection"
Collection Patient Prep:	To collect a routine urinalysis a clean mid-stream specimen should be obtained.
Container:	Urine Transport tube with perservative tablet
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient