Potassium, Random Urine
| Sunquest Code: | UKR | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB434 | Epic Name: | Potassium Random Urine |
| Methodology: | Indirect potentiometric | ||
| 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. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 week at room or refrigerated temperature; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Northland - FNMC, Fairview Southdale - FSH, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 25-125 mmol/24 hours; varies with diet. |
| Use: | Evaluate potassium metabolism. |
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