Test Code OSMO Osmolality
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 24 hours at 2-8 C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Osmolality, Serum; Osmo, serum;
EPIC Code
LAB107
Acceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Turn Around Time
8 hours routine; 1 hour stat
Lab Department
Chemistry