Test Directory

Osmolality

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.5 mL

Additive per Container

None

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Orange Cap
Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

0.05 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

280 - 296 mosm/Kg

<15 yrs: 275 - 295 mosm/Kg

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Anticipated turnaround

1 day