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Osmolality is the concentration of particles dissolved in body fluid.
The osmolality test measures the number of dissolved particles in body fluid. It reflects the concentration of dissolved substances such as glucose, urea, and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and chloride) in the blood.
For Adults: 285 to 295 mOsm/kg
For Children: 275 to 290 mOsm/kg
A blood osmolality test is used for a variety of reasons:
A urine osmolality test is also used along with a serum osmolality test to check the body’s fluid.
A stool osmolality test is used to find out the reason for chronic diarrhoea.
This test is needed when you have symptoms of a fluid imbalance, diabetes insipidus, or certain types of poisoning.
The symptoms of diabetes insipidus and fluid imbalance are similar and may include:
The symptoms of poisoning will be different because it depends on the type of substance that was swallowed.
If the level of blood osmolality is lower than normal is due to the various conditions as follows:
The lower level may be due to such conditions:
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