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Osmolality, urine

Test Code
UOSMO


Alias/See Also
Urine Osmolality


Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Transport Container
Urine collection cup


Specimen Stability
Deliver to Lab within 2 hrs after collection


Reference Range
500-800 mOsm/kg H2O


Clinical Significance
Osmolality determinations are helpful in the clinical management of water and electrolyte disturbances. Osmolality studies are also used in detecting undetermined solute in poisoning and in estimating the requirements for and effectiveness of dialysis.




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