Osmolality, Serum Test
The serum osmolality test is used
to evaluate electrolyte and water balance, hyperosmolar status, and hydration
status; evaluate dehydration, acid-base balance; evaluate seizures; clue to
alcoholism, methanol toxicity, ethylene glycol ingestion; evaluate antidiuretic
hormone function, liver disease, hyperosmolar coma, evaluate hypernatremia.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation
by your physician.
Private MD Lab Services
offers the following test for serum osmolality:
