Test Code LAB193 Potassium, Body Fluid
Intended Use
Used to quantitatively measure potassium in human body fluid samples.
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Sample type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Gold SST tube (preferred) or screw-top, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (Minimum: 0.1 mL)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 1 week
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84132