Osmolality Urine
Order Name
OSMO U
Test Number: 3001100
Revision Date 01/23/2015
Test Number: 3001100
Revision Date 01/23/2015
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Osmolality Urine
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Freezing Point | 2695-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1.0) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Fresh random urine collection. No preservative. Keep refrigerated. Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. 24 hour urine specimen are acceptable but will be reported with comment that reference ranges to not apply. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for assessing the concentrating ability of the kidney. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83935 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |