OSMOLALITY, SERUM/PLASMA
Synonyms: | |
Computer Code: | (OSMO) |
Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (red, gold, or green top tube acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (red, gold or green top tube acceptable). |
Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
Reference Values: | 281-297 mOsm/kg |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | C/H |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 83930 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |