Osmolality Serum/Plasma
Order Name
OSMO
Test Number: 2004300
Revision Date 01/23/2013
Test Number: 2004300
Revision Date 01/23/2013
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Osmolality Serum/Plasma
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Freezing Point | 2692-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen 4 weeks. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Used in the investigation of hyponatremia and potential poisoning. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83930 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |