osmolality (Osm)

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Introduction

The concentration of solution expressed in number of solute particles per kilogram of soluent.

Reference interval

Clinical significance

Methods

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1161
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2009
  3. Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995