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Specimen Type
Urine
Preferred Collection Container
UA-CUPCollection Volume
2 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Collection Instructions
First AM specimen is recommended. Deliver specimen within two (2) hours of collection to the Clinical Laboratory. Container must state date, time of collection, and initials of collector.
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not refrigerated
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerate specimen if it cannot be run immediately.
Turn Around Time
Routine – 8 hours; STAT – 40 minutes
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Specific Gravity, Urine; SG;
EPIC Code
LAB2080
Acceptable Collection Container
Sterile test tube or sterile container
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours