Test Name
OSMOLALITY, URINE
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
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TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
7
TAT Units
DAYS
Test Requirements
5ml random urine in container without preservative.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: FROZEN
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 1 DAY at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 MONTHS at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Evaluating patients with hyponatremia or suspected diabetes insipidus, SIADH, water intoxication, methanol ingestion, ethylene glycol ingestion etc. This test is NOT synonymous with urine osmolarity.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026