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Additional Codes
Internal: 10367
External: OSMO
Beaker: LAB107
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.75 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or specimens that exceed stability requirements.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room Temp | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 48 hours |
Method
Freezing Point Depression
Synonyms
Serum Osmolality
CPT Codes
83930
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily and STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS