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Potassium Urine Timed
Test CodeLAB435
Alias/See Also
Potassium, 24 hour Urine
CPT Codes
84133
Minimum Volume
1 ml aliquot of 24 hour urine
Instructions
Collection container is to be kept in a refrigerator or on ice during collection. No additives after collection.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemoglobin: Any
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun
Reference Range
25-125 meq/24 hours
Clinical Significance
Electrolytes affect most metabolic processes. They serve to maintain osmotic pressure and hydration of various body fluid
compartments, proper body pH and regulation of appropriate heart and muscle functions. Electrolytes are also involved in
oxidation-reduction reactions and participate as essential parts or, cofactors, in enzyme reactions
compartments, proper body pH and regulation of appropriate heart and muscle functions. Electrolytes are also involved in
oxidation-reduction reactions and participate as essential parts or, cofactors, in enzyme reactions
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
