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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Osmolality, Fluid (includes stool) - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Alternate Containers: | RED | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1 mL fluid or stool | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Fluid must be mixed thoroughly by inverting gently several times before aliquoting into a screw cap tube. | ||
| Processing: | Fluid specimens that are turbid or bloody must be centrifuged before analysis. For samples referred to UAH: Send refrigerated if sample to be received at UAH lab within 24 hours of collection. Otherwise, sample should be spun, aliquoted and sent frozen. Stool for Osmolality: Stool for osmolality must be processed or frozen within 2 hours of collection. For samples referred to UAH: Stool samples must be frozen immediately and sent frozen. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Continuously | ||
| Reference Interval: | Fecal Osmolality: 284-430 Body Fluid Osmolality: No Reference Interval | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | University of Alberta Hospital | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Specify fluid type. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Sunday, December 4, 2022 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 8 2017 12:00AM | ||
| Unit of Measure: | mmol/kg | ||
