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Potassium, Urine Random

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
UPOT


CPT Codes
84133

Preferred Specimen
5 mL random urine, submitted in a plastic leakproof container


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day


Reference Range
None established


Clinical Significance
Normally, potassium is freely filtered by the glomerulus but tends to be conserved if the blood potassium is low. Urinary potassium may be elevated with dietary increase, hyperaldosteronism, renal tubular acidosis, and at the onset of alkalosis.




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.