Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| FSPG | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Specific Gravity, Body Fluid | ||
| CPT Codes | ||
| 84315 | ||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 1 day | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
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Use to determine the specific gravity of body fluid to help differentiate transudate from exudate. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Specimen Type: Body Fluid Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain Alternate Collection Container: Sterile, Non-additive Container Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.9 mL Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||
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Must state collection source of fluid. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Methodology | ||
| Refractometry | ||
| Performing Location | ||
| Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||
| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine, daily | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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