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Test Code OSMOU OSMOLALITY, URINE

Additional Codes

KRMC-OSMOU.1

Methodology

Freezing point Depression

Useful for assessing the concentrating and diluting ability of the kidney.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 5 mL from a random urine collection

Collection Instructions: No preservative.

Reference Values

50-1400 mOsm/kg

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83935

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate