Osmolality, Serum

Test Code
OSMO


CPT Codes
83930

Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator (Gold/Yellow) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: N/A
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia


Reference Range
0-1 years: 266-295 mOsm/kg
1-59 years: 275-295 mOsm/kg
60-150 years: 280-301 mOsm/kg


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: March 7, 2024


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.