Test Code RMCSEROSMO Osmolality*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Osmolality

Freezing Point Depression

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel-Any other tube is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

3. SAMPLE MUST BE ANALYZED AT RRMC WITHIN 24 HOURS OF COLLECTION

Refrigerated

Males: 280-300 mOsm/kg

Females: 275-295 mOsm/kg

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available Stat

CPT: 83930

LOINC: 2692-2

Order Code: RMCSEROSMO

Result Code: RMCL800501

Result Name: Osmolality