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Osmolality, Urine
Test Code678
CPT Codes
83935
Preferred Specimen
2 mL random urine in a sterile screw cap container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Preserved urine
Methodology
Freezing Point Depression
Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 3 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 3 to 6 days.
Clinical Significance
For assessing the concentrating ability of the kidney.