Osmolality (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100009

Alias/See Also

LAB107: Osmolality, Blood | OSMOS

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: LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: RED TOP SERUM ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
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

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer* Use this order for non-surgery testing. 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 a vertical 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 3 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.

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: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

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

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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