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Test Code U Osmo OSMOLALITY – URINE

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Urine collection

Minimum Volume

5.0 mL

Container

Urine: sterile container

Preferred Specimen

Urine: sterile container (10 mL)

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Urine: sterile container

Reference or Target Ranges

Urine (random): 

288-884 mOsm/Kg

Urine (24-hr):

261-900 mOsm/Day

Reportable Units

mOsm/Kg
mOsm/Day

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type 

Specimen Stability

Ambient

3 Hours

Refrigerated         

10 Hours

Frozen

1 Week

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Chemistry

Methodology/Method Description

Advanced Instruments Micro-Osmometer Model 3320 – Uses the technique of freezing-point depression to measure osmolality

CPT Codes

83930