OSMOLALITY, SERUM

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB107


CPT Codes
83930

Preferred Specimen
Gold top (serum separator tube)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 300 uL (one red top microtainer)

Serum: 20 uL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top tube acceptable


Instructions
Should be adequately clotted before centrifugation. Specimen can be refrigerated at 2 to 8°C or stored room temperature for up to 48 hours. These specimens should be tested immediately or up to 48 hours of collection.  


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 48 hours
​Room temperature: 48 hours


Methodology
Freezing-Point Thermodynamics

Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Age 0-61: 275 - 295 MOSM/KG
Age >61: 280 - 301 MOSM/KG




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