Urine Potassium (24 HR Urine)
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: Daily
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: Daily