Specimen Requirements:
Collect 2 mL urine in a preservative-free plastic container.
Transport/Storage Temperature:
- Refrigerated
Use:
Included in the Specimen Validity Panel, specific gravity is tested to assist in identifying samples that have been adulterated.
Methodology:
Refractometer
Reported:
1 – 3 days
Reference Values:
1.003 – 1.035