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Test Code OSMS Osmolality, serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB107
NBS code LBC04637
Service code 31307

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following immediately:                                               

Preferred: ​ Gold Top
Acceptable: Green Top (Li Heparin)

 

Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen type: Serum/Plasma

Volume: 0.5 mL

Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Serum/Plasma
Ambient 36 hours
Refrigerate 36 hours
Frozen 6 months

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not available
Icterus Not available
Lipaemia Not available
Others Not available

Methodology

Freezing-point Depression

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Reference Interval

275 – 300 mOsm/Kg

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Assess fluid and electrolyte balance.

LOINC Code Information

2692-2

Update

Last updated 09/04/2026