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: Daily
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: Daily