UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Specific Gravity, Body Fluid
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| Test Code(s): |
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BSG / HCBSG
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| CPT Code(s): |
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84315
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| Methodology: |
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Refractometer
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Body fluid
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Indicate source of body fluid.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Body fluid aliquot
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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Interpretation
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Result dependent on specimen type.
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Body Fluid Specific Gravity
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