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HelpTest Code LAB199 SPECIFIC GRAVITY, BODY FLUID
Additional Codes
Internal: 11513
External: SGBF
Beaker: LAB199
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Sterile container.
Specimen Type: Body fluid (Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural, Synovial)
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Processing: Transport ASAP. Store and transport refrigerated.
Required Patient Info: Source
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 12 hour |
| Temperature | 24 hours |
| Frozen (-20 øC) | Not acceptable |
Method
Refractometer
Department
Hematology
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Test Includes
Specific Gravity
Turnaround Time
24 hours
CPT Codes / Price Quote Code / Billing Information
84315