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POTASSIUM

Test Code
LAB114


Alias/See Also
K


CPT Codes
84132

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Pediatric Green
Pediatric  SST


Transport Container
PST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode(ISE)

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr


Reference Range
3.3-5.1 mEq/L


Clinical Significance
Potassium measurements are used to monitor electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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