Order Code LAB1124 Osmolality, Urine
Useful For
Assist in establishing the proper diagnoses and treatments for patients with disorders involving water and electrolyte imbalances.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Collection Container: Sterile urine cup
Transport Container: 5 mL aliquot tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
Urine | Ambient | N/A |
Refrigerated (preferred) | 24 hours | |
Frozen | 1 week |
Reference Values
- Random: 50 - 1400 mOsm/kg, depending on fluid intake
- Random: > 850 mOsm/kg after 12 hour fluid restriction
- 24 hour: 300 - 900 mOsm/kg
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Freezing Point Depression
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83935