Modality

BC

Location

 5^th FLOOR ANNEX BLDG.

Test Name

 Serum Osmolality   (New service Introduce w.e.f. 01.01.2016)

Test Code

F126

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Clotted Blood

Quantity Required

5ml  blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Red / Yellow Top

Method Used

Thermodynamic Freezing Point

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual  for internal use only

Patient Instruction

Not applicable

Transport Instruction for TMH patients

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept.Acceptance Time

24 hrs

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours                              

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

24 hours except Na, K, Cl, Acid Phosphatase Total & Prostatic

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours at 2-8°

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Resource Person for Report Status

OIC

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Daily

Use

Renal failure, Low sodium levels