It is a technique in which the total solute content of body fluids is measured by using instruments called osmometers see p. Firstly, it is the sum of solutes that are known to be present whereas, in disease states. Osmometer principle, types and mechanism of working. Fast membrane osmometer as alternative to freezing point. Osmometry the rational basis for use of an underappreciated diagnostic tool d. Take a quick interactive quiz on the concepts in what is osmometry.
Pdf a program has been developed for the control of vapour pressure osmometry vpo measurements. Some efforts are necessary to keep the osmometer under appropriate working. Osmometer an instrument that can find the osmotic strength of a solution or colloid using data from a semipermeable membrane, freezing point depression or vapor pressure. Osmometry is an important tool in the investigation of biological phenomena, and commercially available instruments for freezing point and vapor pressure osmometry can. Osmometry a laboratory technique to find the molecular weight of an. In body fluids the osmotic pressure is of significance and this depends upon. Osmometry provides a means of obtaining the activity.
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A newer technique introduced in the laboratory is that of osmometry, which tends to replace the specific gravity procedures. Vapor pressure osmometry is a method based on the colligative property of the. An osmometer is a device for measuring the osmotic strength of a solution, colloid. Presented as an industry workshop at the american association for clinical chemistry meeting. Osmodialysis 5002500 end group analysis to 2x10 4 cryoscopy to 5x10 4 ebulliometry to 4x10 4 electron and xray microscopy 10 2 to. Vibratory motion of the stapes is transmitted through the oval window into. Osmometry definition of osmometry by medical dictionary. Vapor phase osmometry to 4x10 4 viscometry relative to. Hearing sound energy stimulates the tm eardrum vibrating the ossicular chain. Shape, dist membrane osmometry 2x10 4 to 2x10 6 light scattering ls to. Osmometer definition is an apparatus for measuring osmotic pressure. Clinical chemistry lab osmometry flashcards quizlet.
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