Osmolality, Serum

Osmolality, Serum

Test Code

677
83930
677
83930
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Clinical Significance

Osmolality, Serum - For the evaluation of fluid and electrolyte balance.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Freezing Point Depression

Reference Range(s)

278-305 mOsm/kg

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Freezing Point Depression

Reference Range(s)

278-305 mOsm/kg
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
  • Refrigerated: 5 days
  • Frozen: 14 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Heparinized plasma

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Heparinized plasma
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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