Osmolality, Urine, Random (Urine Osmo)

Message
Sample must come to room temp prior to analysis Do NOT dilute samples >2000mOsm/kg 1st Morning sample preferred


Test Code
UOSMO


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Spot or Random urine


Instructions
"Minimum specimen requirement 0.5mL urine Centrifuge Urine if necessary
Testing Frequency: Performed as Ordered"


Transport Container
Urine 1 Aliq


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 3hrs RoomTemp; 24 hours refrige; 7days frozen in sealed cont


Methodology
Freezing Point Depression

Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Random: 50-1400 mOsm/kg
depending on fluid intake
Random: >850 mOsm/kg
after 12 hour fluid restriction"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.