Potassium (K), Plasma or Serum

Test Code

K - NOCO

CPT Codes
84132

Includes

Note: This test is included in BMP - Basic Metabolic Panel, CMP - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, and RFP - Renal Function Panel.

Preferred Specimen

1.0 ml plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1.0 ml serum from Serum Gel or Red Top

Specimen Stability

Temperature	Time
Refrigerated	5 days

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

Gross hemolysis

Methodology

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday; Continuously

Report Available

Same day

Reference Range

Refer to the Chemistry Reference Range and Critical Results documents in the Resources file on the facility test directory page.

Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

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.