Specific Gravity Fluid
Order Name
SP GRAV FL
Test Number: 0800900
Revision Date 10/31/2019
Test Number: 0800900
Revision Date 10/31/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Specific Gravity Fluid
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Optical | 2964-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3mL (1 mL) | Body Fluid | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Ambient / Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Note fluid type on Tube and Request. Good for all Body Fluids except for CSF, Semen and Synovial. Invert EDTA tube several times to mix well and deliver to laboratory immediately. Specimen stability is 24hrs refrigerated. Rejection criteria: Specimens received in Syringes, urine cups, monovette tubes, red top tubes, and gel-barrier tubes. Frozen or clotted specimens will be rejected. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| CPT Code(s) | 84315 |
| Lab Section | Hematology |