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Test Code USPG Random Urine Specific Gravity

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Refractometer

Reference Values

<3 months:  1.002-1.006

>3 months:  1.005-1.030

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Urine container
Specimen:  5 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative.
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  4 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour