Laboratory Services
Osmolality
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Osmolality
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
UOW463 |
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| Test ID |
OSMO
|
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| Container Type |
4 mL blood in GOLD SST tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Refrigerate serum/plasma. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.3 mL serum |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 24 hours. Freeze for longer storage. |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry |
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| Methodology |
Freezing Point Depression |
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| Testing Schedule |
Daily |
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| CPT Code(s) |
83930 |
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| Reference Range |
mOsm/kg Male/Female: 280-300 Effective date: 03/27/2018 |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Yes |
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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2692-2 |
