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Potassium, Random Urine without Creatinine : 14521
Test CodeUKAU or 14521
CPT Codes
84133
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine collected in a no preservative plastic urine container
Alternative Specimen
Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
Minimum Volume
2 mL
10 mL random urine collected in a no preservative plastic urine container
Alternative Specimen
Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 60 days
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
12-129 mmol/L
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
med fusion
