Potassium, 24-hour Urine

Test Code
24K


CPT Codes
81050, 84133

Preferred Specimen
24-hour urine


Instructions
Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a container supplied. No preservative.


Transport Container
24 hr urine container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate.


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Potentiometric

Reference Range
25.0-125.0 mmol/24 hours


Clinical Significance
Useful to quantify the amount of potassium in the urine.




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.