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Test Code LAB10188 Osmolality - 24 Hour Urine

Department

CHEMISTRY

Collection Requirements

24 hour urine.

Do not add preservatives to the collection container.

Keep the container on ice or refrigerated during collection

Primary Collection Container

24 HR Urine container

Transport

Urine refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Measure total volume.

Aliquot, centrifuge and refrigerate.

Note total volume on the label.

Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerated: 1 week

Minimum Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Reference Range

800-1300 osm/24hr

Methodology

Freezing Point Depression

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

83935

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross blood.

Particulate matter.