Sign in →

Epic Test Code LAB193 Potassium: Body Fluid

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Preferred Container

Red top tube

Alternate Container

Green top tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 mL body fluid

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens

Specimen too viscous to analyze

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All populations mmol/L Must be interpreted based upon origin of fluid and patient's clinical condition

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Includes

Fluid type and total volume indicated on report if provided on the requisition.

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

Additional Information

Indicate body fluid type and volume if appropriate on the laboratory requisition

CPT Code

84133

Last Updated

7-May-19