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Potassium, Urine Timed

Message
Testing is performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
08.2018


Test Code
UKT


Alias/See Also
Potassium
Potassium, Urine Random


CPT Codes
84133

Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
24 hour specimen required


Instructions
Perform within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
24 hr urine container


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC:  8 hours


Methodology
Ion selective electrode (indirect method)

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.


Reference Range
25 - 125 mEq/day


Clinical Significance
This test is used to determine the cause of hyper- or hypokalemia.




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.