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Osmolality urine - series—Results

Results

Overview

Greater-than-normal measurements may indicate:

  • Addison's disease (rare)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Shock
  • Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion

Lower-than-normal measurements may indicate:

  • Aldosteronism (very rare)
  • Diabetes insipidus (rare)
  • Excess fluid intake
  • Renal tubular necrosis
  • Severe pyelonephritis

Review Date 8/20/2023

Updated by: Jacob Berman, MD, MPH, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.