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HelpTest Code K POTASSIUM – SERUM
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric |
0.5 mL |
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Potassium: 3.5-5.1 mmol/L
Reportable Units
mmol/L
Critical Value
Potassium: ≤2.5 mmol/L or ≥6.5 mmol/L
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
750 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
3000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Refrigerated |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84132