Potassium, Random Urine

Test Code
UKR


CPT Codes
84133

Preferred Specimen
URINE RANDOM (URO)


Instructions
Urine: Random and 24 hour collections are the recommended specimens. Collect in non-acidified clean containers. Avoid any blood in the specimen which may falsely elevate potassium values.

 


Specimen Stability
Urine: Use fresh sample for analysis when possible. Store urine specimens at 2 - 8o C.


Methodology
ISE Module

Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
No reference range for random urine specimens


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory



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