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URINE POTASSIUM RANDOM
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
UA RAND K+
Alias/See Also
K(RANDOM URINE), URINE K, URINE POTASSIUM
Preferred Specimen
URINE
Minimum Volume
5mLs
Instructions
COLLECT RANDOM URINE SAMPLE AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER: YELLOW BD URINE TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 45 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 months
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 months
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year
Methodology
Indirect ISE
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
NOT ESTABLISHED
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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
