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.