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Test Code OSMU Osmolality, urine

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB420
NBS code LBC00746
Service code 31308

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following:

Container:
Random Urine Container

Processing Requirements

Collect mid-stream urine in preservative-free urine container. Unacidified Urine.

Specimen type: Urine

Volume: 10mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Urine
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

100 – 1200 mOsm/kg

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Assessing the concentrating and diluting ability of the kidney.

Update

Last updated 26/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

2695-5