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Potassium, random urine-213

Test info

Test name:

Potassium, random urine

Test number:

213

Excellian order number:

84133.2

Abbreviation:

KRU

Alternate names:

Specimen

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Volume:

8.0 mL

Minimum volume:

5.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Transfer an 8 mL aliquot (minimum 5 mL) to a Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport container:

Urine aliquot transport vial/tube - 10mL (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Ion Selective Electrode - Indirect

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

See report

Billing

CPT codes:

84133

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

09/11/2018

Review date:

12/02/2021