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Osmolality, stool

Item Value
Available Stat? No
Test code OSMST
Performed by Parnassus Chemistry
In House Availability Test available 24 hours a day 7 days per week
Method Freezing point depression
Container type Urine cup or clean container
Sample type Watery stool
UCSF Rejection Criteria Non-watery stool received
Normal range
Additional information Only very watery specimens can be tested. Specimen will be centrifuged and the test is run on the supernatant.
Last Updated 5/22/2013 1:33:09 PM
Entry Number 1493

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