Specific Gravity, Fluid
Order Code:
SGFLD
Test Summary
Determination of body fluid SG can aid in the distinction between transudative and exudative body fluids.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 ml
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Instructions
Collect body fluid in sterile container or plain tube
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Refrigerated 2-8 C
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- 1 day at 15-25C Room Temp
- 48 hours at 2-8C refrigerated
Limitations
Hemolyzed, Lipemia, Clotted, or Mucoid
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolyzed, Lipemia, Clotted, or Mucoid
Order Code
SGFLD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3706
Includes
Specific Gravity
CPT Code
- 84315
Billing Code
- 300024
CPT Statement
Methodology
Refractometry
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Hematology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; MVH; Report available: 24 hours
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 ml
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Instructions
Collect body fluid in sterile container or plain tube
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Refrigerated 2-8 C
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- 1 day at 15-25C Room Temp
- 48 hours at 2-8C refrigerated
Limitations
Hemolyzed, Lipemia, Clotted, or Mucoid
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolyzed, Lipemia, Clotted, or Mucoid
Result Information
Methodology
Refractometry
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; MVH; Report available: 24 hours