Calculated Osmolarity

Testing Laboratories

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

COS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0123

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

4 hours

Associated Tests

• Sodium (Blood)
• Glucose (Blood)
• Urea (Blood)

Synonyms

Osmolarity

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Contact Information