Osmolality
Test Code: 002071
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83930 001
Synonym
Osmol
Specimen Type
Serum or plasma
Specimen Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube or green-top (heparin) tube
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
Pediatrics: Blood drawn from heelstick for capillary. Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible after clot formation. Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis; EDTA plasma submitted
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Freezing point depression
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 002071 | Osmolality | 2692-2 |
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