| Ordering Code | 638 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Specific Gravity, Urine |
| Alias | SG |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 3 mL |
| Collection Instructions | Random, mid-stream clean catch, first morning specimen is preferred. |
| Handling Instructions | Refrigerate specimen within 2 hours of collection. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 2 Hours Refrigerated: 24 Hours |
| Rejection Criteria | Frozen, <0.5 mL of specimen, Specimen older than stability limits. |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Dipstick |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ALL | 1.005-1.030 | 1.005-1.030 |