Method Name
Freezing Point Depression
Aliases
Osmolality, Serum; Osmolarity, Osmolarity - Blood
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Centrifuged specimen stable for 24 hours refrigerated.
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.
Reference Values
Male: 280 – 300 mOsm/kg
Female: 275 – 295 mOsm/kg
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
As requested