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HelpTest Code BF Spec Grav SPECIFIC GRAVITY-BODY FLUIDS
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Specimens should be tested within 1 hour of collection
Collection Method
Body Fluid collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Body fluid: sterile container
Preferred Specimen
Body fluid: sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Body fluid: sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Not defined for this assay
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, Contamination, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient: |
1 Hour |
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Refrigerated: |
48 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 2 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Urinalysis |
Methodology/Method Description
Refractometry allows the determination of specific gravity of total solids in body fluids from measurement of refractive index.