Milliosmoles Per Kilogram of Water (mOsm/kg Water)
Some medical tests report results in milliosmoles per kilogram (mOsm/kg) of water.
- An osmole is an amount of a substance that contributes to the osmotic pressure of a solution. A milliosmole is one-thousandth of an osmole.
- A kilogram is about 2.2 pounds.
Current as of:
October 14, 2016
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine