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HelpTest Code LAB0207712 Potassium
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| EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|
| LAB0207712 | POTASSIUM |
Reporting Title
Potassium
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Diluted (Indirect)
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 1 week/Frozen up to 1 year/Ambient up to 1 week
Reference Values
| 0 up to 7 days | 3.2-5.5 mmol/L |
| 7 days up to 1 month | 3.4-5.9 mmol/L |
| 1 month up to 6 months | 3.5-5.6 mmol/L |
| 6 months up to 1 year | 3.5-5.9 mmol/L |
| 1 year and older | 3.5-5.1 mmol/L |
Critical Value: ≤3.0 or ≥6.0 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84132