Osmolality, Urine

Message
Random or 24 hour urine collections are acceptable


Test Code
LAB420


Alias/See Also
Osmo, Urine


CPT Codes
83935

Preferred Specimen
10 ml (1 ml minimum) urine in urine container


Minimum Volume
1 ml urine


Specimen Stability
Up to 24 hours room temperpature or refrigerated


Methodology
Osmometry

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
300-1300 mOsm/Kg


Clinical Significance
When used by a trained operator in clinical applications, the osmometer provides results that assist in establishing
the proper diagnoses and treatments for patients with disorders involving water and electrolyte imbalances


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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