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Test Code OSOMB Osmolality, Blood

Alias

Osmo

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Gold Serum Tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Gold Serum Tube

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube

Units

mOsm/kG

Reference Ranges

275 - 301 mOsm/kG

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Grossly hemolyzed
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 1 day
Frozen (-20°C) 6 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Advanced Model 2020 - Freezing Point Depression

CPT Code(s)

83930

Panel Components

N/A