Specific Gravity, Body Fluid

Test code

8463

CPT code(s)*

84315

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Clinical significance

Specific Gravity, Body Fluid - Determination of body fluid SG can aid in the distinction between transudative and exudative fluid.

Test resources

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Details

Test details

Methodology

Refractometry

Assay category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	1 mL body fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum volume	0.5 mL
Collection instructions	Do not centrifuge samples. Submit specimen in sterile leak-proof container, refrigerated (cold packs). Refrigerate at 2-8° C and send to lab on refrigerated coolant, or freeze at -20° C or lower and send frozen samples on dry ice.
Transport container	Sterile leak-proof container
Transport temperature	Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stability	Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 7 days
Reject criteria	Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Clotted • Mucoid

Reference range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® codes

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Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
30084900	SPECIFIC GRAVITY, BODY FLUID	35414-2	Observation

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20151-2228

Setup schedule

Set up: Daily (Night shift); Report available: 2 days

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

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