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HelpTest ID NBLD0215 Specific Gravity Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red Top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Pericardial Fluid and Peritoneal Fluid
Sterile Container - Synovial Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Pericardial Fluid and Peritoneal Fluid
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | Not acceptable for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | >7 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Refractometer
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Bismarck
CPT
84315