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POTASSIUM, TIMED URINE

Test Code
LAB435


Preferred Specimen
Urine, 24 hour collection jug 


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL urine


Instructions
Store in refrigerator during collection. Do not add preservatives. Time of collection in hours must be written on label.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 45 days   Refrigerated: 2 months   Frozen: 1 year


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete collection or time of collection not indicated


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Indirect

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Jackson General Hospital
Princeton Community Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




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.