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POTASSIUM
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
K+
Alias/See Also
K
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD TOP TUBE-SERUM
Instructions
1 LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN) PST TUBE,, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 week
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 week
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 1 week
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
>2+ HEMOLYSIS
Methodology
Indirect ISE
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
3.5-5.0 mmol/L
Clinical Significance
Potassium measurements are useful in monitoring electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions, characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. Potassium is elevated in adrenal cortical insufficiency, acute renal failure, and in some cases of diabetic acidosis. Potassium is decreased in diuretic administration and renal tubular acidosis.
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
