Test Code BFSPGR Specific Gravity, Body Fluid, Quest #8463

Important Note

**Do not centrifuge fluid for this test**

Infectious

QUEST TEST CODE:

8463

MEDITECH MNEMONIC:

BFSPGR

Preferred Specimen:

1mL fluid aliquot

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL fluid aliquot (volume does not include repeat or reflex testing)

Reject: Gross hemolysis, lipemia, clotted, mucoid

Transport Container:

Transport tube

Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability:

Room temperature: unacceptable

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 7 days

Setup Schedule:

SUN-SAT

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Chantilly, VA 20151-2228