Specific Gravity, Body Fluid
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 8463
- Specimen
- 1 mL body fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 35414-2
- Turnaround
- Set up: Daily (Night shift)
Laboratory assay overview
Determination of body fluid SG can aid in the distinction between transudative and exudative fluid.
View complete laboratory reference notes
See Laboratory Report
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