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Test Code FLDSG SPECIFIC GRAVITY, BODY FLUID

Additional Codes

KRMC-BF.SG

Methodology

This test should be ordered for any body fluid except:

  1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or
  2.  Urine

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Do not transport in pneumatic tube system (body fluids are irretrievable specimens).

 

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) or any sterile container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of body fluid

Collection Instructions:

  1. Hand deliver to laboratory promptly. (Do not send in pneumatic tube system).

Note: Specimen source and specific tests requested are required.

 

 

 

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84315-SPECIFIC GRAVITY

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient