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Potassium, Fecal

Test Code
FEK


Alias/See Also
Stool K


CPT Codes
84999

Preferred Specimen
5 g LIQUID STOOL (no preservative)


Minimum Volume
1 g of LIQUID STOOL (no preservative)


Instructions
Stool must be liquid. Do not add saline or water to liquefy sample. Viscous or formed stools will be rejected.


Transport Container
Streile screw cap container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Formed or viscous stool


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode

Setup Schedule
Set up daily.


Report Available
Turn around time: Reports within 48 hours of receipt at ARUP Laboratories.


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories



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.