Specific Gravity, Urine (SP GRAV UR)
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| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Urine; random 5 mL in a urine container. |
| Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL |
| Collection: | Maintain specimen at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate at 2-8°C for 4 hours.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Obvious contamination; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 1.002-1.035 |
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| Test Use: | Low values may be seen in: diabetes insipidus, glomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis. High values may be seen in: adrenal insufficiency, hepatic disease, and congestive heart failure. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |