Potassium, urine

Test Code

POTASSIUM, URINE

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Random urine

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 45 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 months
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year

Methodology
Indirect ISE

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

TAT 1 day

Reference Range

Not established

Clinical Significance

Urinary excretion of potassium is increased in primary aldosteronism. It is often increased in dehydration and in salicylate toxicity. Decreased levels are seen in malabsorption.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Joseph A. Manzone JP 857-364-5092

Last Updated: May 17, 2022

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