Test Code 0207720 Potassium, Urine, 24 hr
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, 24 Hr Collection
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container.
Specimen Volume: 10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection.
Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours. Follow instructions in Urine Collections in Special Instructions.
2. No preservative.
3. Mix well before taking a 10 mL aliquot.
Additional Information:
24-hour volume is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Adult: 25-125 mmol/24 hours
Pediatric (<18 years) reference range is not established.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84133 - potassium