Osmolality (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1231100009

Alias/See Also

LAB4007: NeuroTrauma Osmo | OSMOS|NTOSMO

CPT Codes
83930x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO AMBER: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: NA HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1
THL HOSPITAL LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .1

Instructions

Collected only in the OR as part of the Intraoperative PTH Protocol. Use this order for Pre-Surgery Baseline Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer* Upstate only: Test is manually ordered by Chemistry personnel. Midlands: Testing not performed at Prisma Health Baptist or Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

Transport Temperature

Lab only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in avertical position. It is required that the plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples may be stored 20 to 25°C for up to 8 hours, at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours and frozen for up to 6 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Do not exceed 5 freeze-thaw cycles. Specimens must be mixed THOROUGHLY after thawing, by LOW speed vortexing or by gently inverting, and centrifuged prior to use to remove red blood cells or particulate matter to ensure consistency in the results. Request for OR samples only. Upstate: Sample is to be taken directly to Manual Chemistry for processing and handling immediately.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 30 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 30 min

RHR HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 30 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 30 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 30 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 30 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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