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Test Code LAB436 Potassium, Urine, 24 Hour

Intended Use

Used to quantitatively measure potassium in human 24-hour urine samples.

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine - 24 Hour Collection

Container Type: Screw-capped, sterile container

 

Specimen Volume: 10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection. No preservative.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 45 days

Refrigerated: 45 days

Special Instructions

Please refer to the last section of the Blood & Urine Collection & Prep Guide for more information on 24-hour urine collections.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84133