Test Code SOSM Osmolality, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
Freezing PointSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: SerumContainer/Tube: Gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
289-308 mOsm/kgCritical values (automatic call-back): <286 mOsm/kg or >311 mOsm/kg
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours