ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Specific Gravity, Urine : 0020304

Mnemonic: UA SP GR

Methodology: Refractometer/Reflectance Spectrophotometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Random urine.

Specimen Preparation: Transport 10 mL aliquot from a well-mixed urine collection. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
1.003-1.030
CPT Code(s): 81002