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Potassium, Blood

Test Code
K


Alias/See Also
K


CPT Codes
84132

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1.2 mL of whole blood. Minimum: 0.6 mL.


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis.


Transport Container
Ser Separator (gold top) or for Inpatients/MSTI/ED only Lithium Heparin (green or mint top)


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Stat 30 minutes, routine 3 hours.  Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.