Test Code LAB2419 Osmolality & Osmolal Gap
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Required: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 7 days |
| Frozen <-18°C | 7 days |
Additional Instructions
The Osmolal Gap will be reported with a serum/plasma osmolality if a blood Sodium, glucose, and BUN result is available within a 1 hour window of collecting the serum osmolality.Please be sure these tests and/or a basic metabolic panel have been ordered within that window.
Department
Chemistry
Synonyms
Chemistry