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Test ID UOSMU Osmolality, Random, Urine

Useful For

Assessing the concentrating and diluting ability of the kidney

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester


Specimen Required


Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)

Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube

Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen


Reference Values

0-11 months: 50-750 mOsm/kg

≥12 months: 150-1,150 mOsm/kg

CPT Code Information

83935

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

606520

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day