Potassium (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000020


Alias/See Also
LAB114: Potassium (K)
LAB4072: Trauma Panel ETC
LAB114A: Potassium (K) | LABCORP EAP: 001180


CPT Codes
84132x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .7


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Serum (preferred) or plasma   Volume: 1 mL   Minimum Volume: 0.7 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)   Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube   Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Label specimen as serum.   Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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