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Osmolality, urine-183

Test info

Test name:

Osmolality, urine

Test number:

183

Excellian order number:

83935.0

Abbreviation:

OSU

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

8.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Transfer 8mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of urine to a Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport container:

Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Ambient - 24 hours

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Freezing Point Depression

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

50 - 1400 mOsm/Kg

Billing

CPT codes:

83935

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

09/11/2018

Review date:

01/04/2024