Osmolality, urine

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Test Name:

Osmolality, urine

Collection Instructions:

Collection device/tube type:
Random: 60 mL sterile, plastic specimen container
24 hour: 24 hour urine container - plain

Submission Requirements:

5 mL urine

Handling/Storage Comments:

All sites referring to Edmonton Base Lab:
• Refrigerate upon receipt at the collection site
• Transport at refrigerated temperatures
• EDM Base Lab: Store refrigerated until analysis

Sites referring to Calgary DSC:
• Calgary and area PSCs: Transport in ambient temperatures
• South Zone PSCs and APL rural sites: Transport at refrigerated temperatures
• CGY DSC: Store refrigerated if delay in analysis

Frequency of Testing:

Daily

Reference Range:

50 - 1400 mmol/kg

Last Reviewed:

03 May 2023

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