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Clinical Biochemistry

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Osmolality

Also known as: Osmolarity

Specimen requirements

Adult sample type: Serum (gold/yellow top SST)

Paediatric sample type: Plasma (orange top paediatric tube)

Collection requirements: No special requirements

Cost

Price on application

Turnaround time

Please see Turnaround times

Analytical method

Osmometry

Analysis undertaken at these site(s)

  • John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Horton General Hospital

Reference intervals

Female

All ages: 278 - 295 mosmol/Kg

Male

All ages: 278 - 295 mosmol/Kg

Last reviewed:27 January 2023

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