Potassium, Body Fluid
| Abbrev Code: | FK | ||
| Order Code: | LAB193 | Order Name: | Potassium Fluid |
| Synonyms: | FKP; Electrolytes, Fluid; Potassium, Gastric | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect ion selective electrode | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84133 x1, 84133 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen type on request form. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.25 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Too viscous to sample or hemolyzed. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | To be determined by M Health Fairview. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. |
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