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Potassium Level 24 Hour Urine  

Additional Codes

LAB436

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode Diluted (Indirect)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, 24 hour
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24-hour collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Additional Information:
1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

>18 yrs:  25-125 mmol/24 hours

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

 

CPT Code:

81050-Volume measurement for timed collection

84133-Potassium

Special Instructions