Potassium, Random Urine
Abbrev Code: | UKR | ||
Order Code: | LAB434 | Order Name: | Potassium Random Urine |
Methodology: | Indirect ion selective electrode | ||
CPT Codes: | 84133 x1, 84133 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Potassium urine mmol/L | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 0.1 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Aliquot 5 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Centrifuge specimens containing red cells or precipitate. Urine containing bladder fluid is acceptable. Enter coded comment IRRFL (urine contains bladder irrigation fluid). |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 14 days at room temperature or refrigerated: indefinitely frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | No reference ranges are established for random urine collection. |
Use: | Evaluate potassium metabolism. |
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