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Epic Test Code LAB434 Potassium: Urine, Random

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL Urine

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

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimens to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.

If not possible see “storage requirements”

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 12hrs Room Temperature
> 24hrs Refrigerated
Collected with a perservative

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All Populations mmol/L 12.0-62.0

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

84133

Last Updated

30-July-19