Potassium, Random Urine

Test Code
LAB434


CPT Codes
84133

Preferred Specimen
10 ml (1 ml minimum) urine


Minimum Volume
1 ml 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
8 hours room temp, 7 days refrigerated


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


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
Random Urine = No established reference range


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.