Potassium, Urine
Order Code:
UKR
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
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Screw-top plastic transport tube
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
Preserved samples, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines
Order Code
UKR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB333
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84133
Billing Code
- 300353
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
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
20 mL Random Urine
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Obtain specimen in urine collection cup
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Screw-top plastic transport tube
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
Preserved samples, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines
Result Information
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up