Osmolality Urine Test
The Osmolality Urine Test provides a measure of the dissolved particles such as sodium, potassium, chloride, glucose and urea in a urine sample
Description
Evaluate concentrating ability of the kidneys (eg, in acute and chronic renal failure); evaluate electrolyte and water balance; used in work-up for renal disease, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), and diabetes insipidus; may be used with urinalysis when patient has had radiopaque substances, has glycosuria or proteinuria; evaluate dehydration, amyloidosis.