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Test ID BLOD0617 OSMOLALITY

Specimen Type/Requirements

Serum

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Methodology

Freezing point

CPT

83930

Container Type

Serum tube w/o gel
Serum tube w/ gel

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Stability

Room Temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: NA

Interfering Substances

Hemolysis: Yes – Gross
Lipemia: Yes – Gross

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Instructions

Lithium Heparin is no longer acceptable.