SP GR UR
Specific Gravity, Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3126
Urine, random collection
Instructions To Transfer Urine Specimen Into Tiger Top and Yellow Top Evacuated Tubes Using BD Vacutainer® Urine Transfer Straw:
1. Place the urine cup on a clean, flat surface.
2. Place the tip of the transfer straw into the urine specimen. The urine cup may be tipped at an angle if the volume of urine is limited.
3. Place the evacuated tiger top or yellow top tube into the holder, stopper down. Advance the tube over the puncture point to pierce the stopper.
4. Hold the tube in position until filled.
5. Remove the tube from the holder.
6. Mix the tube 8 - 10 times by inversion.
7. Lift the transfer straw from the cup and allow the specimen to drain. Discard the transfer straw in a biohazard container approved for sharps disposal.
8. Label the tiger top and/or yellow top tube with two patient identifiers for transport to the laboratory.
Tiger top tube - Room temperature
The tiger top tube is stable at room temperature for 72 hours.
The cup or yellow top tube is stable at 2 - 8 °C for 24 hours.
81003 - Specific Gravity Urine (EAP 30722862)
Specific gravity:
>1.005 - <1.030