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Osmolality, Urine

Test Summary

For assessing the concentrating ability of the kidney

Aliases

  • UOSMO
  • Urine Osmolality

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL fresh random urine

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Obtain specimen in urine collection cup.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Urine Collection Cup

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

  • Room Temperature = 24 hours
  • Refrigerated = 24 hours
  • Frozen = n/a

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Order Code

OSMOU

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB314

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

  • 83935

Billing Code

  • 3003314

CPT Statement

Methodology

Freezing Point

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Chemistry

Reference Range

50-1200 mOSM/kg

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

24/7; Report available: Daily

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL fresh random urine

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Obtain specimen in urine collection cup.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Urine Collection Cup

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

  • Room Temperature = 24 hours
  • Refrigerated = 24 hours
  • Frozen = n/a

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Billing

CPT Code

  • 83935

Billing Code

  • 3003314

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Freezing Point

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

50-1200 mOSM/kg

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

24/7; Report available: Daily