Specific Gravity, Urine

Test Code

3190

CPT Code(s)

81003

Test Code

3190

CPT Code(s)

81003

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Clinical Significance

Specific Gravity, Urine - The specific gravity of urine is used to obtain information about the state of the kidney and the state of hydration of the patient.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Reagent Impregnated Strips

Reference Range(s)

1.001-1.035

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Reagent Impregnated Strips

Reference Range(s)

1.001-1.035

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL urine - Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservative • 3 mL unpreserved urine cup

Collection Instructions

Encourage mid-stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.
Label the sample appropriately and store at room temperature until pick-up.

Transport Container

Yellow-top, blue fill-line urinalysis transport tube

Transport Temperature

Preserved: Room temperature
Pediatric: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Preserved urine
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours

Setup Schedule, Minimum Volume

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL urine - Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Alternative Specimen(s)

Yellow/red swirl-topped conical transport tube with preservative • 3 mL unpreserved urine cup

Collection Instructions

Encourage mid-stream samples to minimize contamination and improve accuracy.
Label the sample appropriately and store at room temperature until pick-up.

Transport Container

Yellow-top, blue fill-line urinalysis transport tube

Transport Temperature

Preserved: Room temperature
Pediatric: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Preserved urine
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Unpreserved urine
Refrigerated: 24 hours

Setup Schedule, Minimum Volume

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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