Osmolality-Other
Label Mnemonic: | OSMSO |
Epic code: | LAB652 |
Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
(e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis, pleural, or synovial)
Collection Medium:
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Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
1 mL fluid in red top tube
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma, serum, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
No established reference range (see Test Limitations)
Test
Limitations:
This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance
characteristics and reference range have not been verified. Results
should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.
Methodology:
Freezing point depression
CPT Code:
83930
See also:
Osmolality, Plasma
Osmolality, Plasma