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Osmolality - Blood

Source Blood 
Mnemonic OSM 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

1.0 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information Calculated Osmolality=1.86(sodium)+(glucose)+(urea)+9 
Testing Location Chemistry-Acute Care 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval

280 - 300 mmol/kg

Click here for critical values.

 


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