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Potassium, Random Urine with Creatinine : 8347
Test CodeURKAU or 8347
Alias/See Also
K, Random Urine
CPT Codes
82570. 84133
Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine collected in a no preservative plastic urine container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Container
Plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
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
