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Osmolality, Urine, 24 hr

Test Code
UOSM24


Preferred Specimen
50 mL urine aliquot from 24-hour collection - no preservative


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Instructions
Mix 24 hour specimen well and note total volume on aliquot.


Transport Container
Leak proof container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cool packs)


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 24 hours


Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
Same day


Clinical Significance
Osmolarity measurements are most often used to help determine if a patient is in a hyperosmolar state. Such states are often seen in renal failure (hyperuremia),diabetes (hyperglycemia) and disease states in which there is water loss in excess of solute loss.


Performed By
Quest Diagnostics DEMO


Last Updated: April 14, 2017


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