Test directory: Osmolality, Urine

Ordering Code464
Test NameOsmolality, Urine
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred ContainerClean Container
Optimum Volume5 mL
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge and aliquot urine for transport.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 1 Day
Refrigerated: 1 Day
Frozen: 1 Week
Rejection CriteriaContaminated, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyFreezing point depression

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Osmolality, UrineALL300-1300300-1300mOsm/kg