Urine Potassium, 24 Hour

Test Code
LAB436


Alias/See Also
POT24


CPT Codes
84133

Instructions
"24-hour urine collection.  Amber urine container
Refrigerate during collection. Refer to Collection and Handling for directions.
Record the total volume collected and the collection time interval."


Specimen Stability
 Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine not refrigerated, preservative present


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
"Potassium, Urine (mmol/L): None established
Potassium, Urine 24 hour (mmol/24 hour): 0.0 -25.0
Creatinine, Urine (mg/dL): None established
Creatinine, Urine 24 hour (mg/24 hour):     Female: 0.8-1.8, Male: 1.0-2.0 "


Additional Information
24 Hour Urine Collection Instructions


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.