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HelpTest Code U K POTASSIUM – URINE
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Container
Urine
Preferred Specimen
Urine sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Potassium: 25-125 mmol/L
Reportable Units
mmol/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
2000 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 |
24-hour urine collection should be made without addition of preservatives.
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
84133