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Potassium (K), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeK Serum - 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
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
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
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Indirect
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
SV
3.5-5.1 mmol/L
MMC, BFCMC, & NCMC
0 - 8 days: 3.2 - 5.5 mmol/L
8 - 31 days: 3.4 - 6.0 mmol/L
1 - 7 months: 3.5 - 5.6 mmol/L
7 months - 1 year: 3.5 - 6.1 mmol/L
1 - 150 years: 3.6 - 5.3 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back) 0 - 31 days old: <3.0 mmol/L or >7.0 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back) 31 days old - 1 year: <3.0 mmol/L or >6.1 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back) 1-150 year: <3.0 mmol/L or >6.0 mmol/L
3.5-5.1 mmol/L
MMC, BFCMC, & NCMC
0 - 8 days: 3.2 - 5.5 mmol/L
8 - 31 days: 3.4 - 6.0 mmol/L
1 - 7 months: 3.5 - 5.6 mmol/L
7 months - 1 year: 3.5 - 6.1 mmol/L
1 - 150 years: 3.6 - 5.3 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back) 0 - 31 days old: <3.0 mmol/L or >7.0 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back) 31 days old - 1 year: <3.0 mmol/L or >6.1 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back) 1-150 year: <3.0 mmol/L or >6.0 mmol/L
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
McKee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
