- YOSMT
Osmolality, 24 Hour Urine
Specimen:
Test Code
YOSMT
Specimen Name
Osmolality, 24 Hour Urine
Collect
Entire timed 24 hour urine collection
Submit
30 mLs (Min: 10 mL) of mixed timed Urine, no preservative, in a Sterile Container, Refrigerated.
Special Handling
Timed urine collections should be kept in refrigerator during the collection period. For timed specimens, label must state date and time for start and stop of collection. Store refrigerated during collection.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Room temperature 8 horus; Refrigerated 7 days
Methodology
OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer
Performed
Sunday - Saturday
Reported
1-2 days
CPT Codes
- 83935
Components
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Additional Information
Patient collection:
Begin collection by emptying the bladder and discarding the urine. Record this time and date on the label of the container.
Collect ALL urine voided during the next 24 hours. Keep container closed and refrigerated until the 24hr period is finished.
Exactly 24 hours after the original time noted above, empty the bladder and add the urine to the collection container. Record this time and date on the label of the container.
Return the entire collection to the clinic of the main laboratory as soon as possible after completion.
Loss of any specimen during the collection period will invalidate the test results.
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Common Lab Definitions
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