Urine Potassium (24 HR Urine)
Order Code:
24UK
Test Summary
Urinary excretion of potassium is increased in primary aldosteronism. It is often increased in dehydration and in salicylate toxicity. Decreased levels are seen in malabsorption.
Aliases
- Urine Potassium, Urine, Potassium(24-Hour Urine)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary if kept refrigerated during collection
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24-HR. Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 14 days
- Refrigerated = 14 days
- Frozen = N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
24UK
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB332
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84133
Billing Code
- 670500
- 500002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
Reference Range Not Established
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine specimen. No preservative necessary if kept refrigerated during collection
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Transport 24 hour urine container in sealed plastic bag
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
24-HR. Urine Collection Container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 14 days
- Refrigerated = 14 days
- Frozen = N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Reference Range Not Established
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: Within 1 day of set up