Osmolality, Serum/Plasma
Test Code: SPOSM
CPT Code: 83930
EPIC Code
LAB5576; LAB107 (BSM)
Order Alias 2
002071; SPOSMB (BSM)
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer filled to top line
Specimen Container
PST, SST, or Red
Container Code
PST/SST
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Specimen Handling
Specimen must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Prep
No special patient preparation is required.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimens.
Specimens that are QNS.
Specimens exceeding stability.
Specimens frozen in original/primary tube.
Contaminated specimens.
Temperature
Room Temperature
Refrigerated at 2-8°C
Frozen (aliquot) at -20°C
Refrigerated at 2-8°C
Frozen (aliquot) at -20°C
Stability
24 hours at RT
7 days at 2-8°C
7 days at -20°C
7 days at 2-8°C
7 days at -20°C
Test Includes
Osmolality
Units
mOsm/kg H2O
Place of Service
Bon Secours Richmond
LabCorp Test Code
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