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Osmolality

Additional Codes

LAB107

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Freezing Point Depression

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top-Any other tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Additional Information: When a serum and urine osmolality are both ordered, they should be collected simultaneously. Call Missouri Baptist Medical Center Laboratory Customer Support at 314-996-4522 when the urine is collected so the serum specimen can be drawn.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

275-295 mOsm/kg

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
83930