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Test Code LAB193 Potassium, Body Fluid

Important Note

Please make sure to indicate both specimen source and body fluid type when ordering/collecting.

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