Specific Gravity, Urine
Test Mnemonic
USPG
CPT Codes
- 81005 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5811-5
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated | ||
| 7 mL | Urine, random | BD Urine Preservative tube (Yellow) | Ambient |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Clean Container | ||||
| 7 mL | BD Urine Preservative Tube (Yellow) |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Clean Container - 2 hours / BD Urine Preservative Tube - 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | Clean Container - 24 hours / BD Urine Preservative Tube - 72 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Gravimetric |
Reference Range
| Specific Gravity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 1.005 - 1.030 |
Clinical Info
Evaluation of renal concentration ability