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Test Code LAB193 Potassium Body Fluid

Synonym

  • FK

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days

Rejected Due To

  • Unacceptable container type
  • Sample received past listed stability

Interpretation

Stool: The reference range has not been established for this fluid specimen. The fluid results should be compared with the concentration in serum/plasma or integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

Cautions

Body fluids contaminated with blood may show elevated potassium results.

Method Description

Indirect ion-selective electrode

Test Classification

This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Critical Care Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Potassium Body Fluid

CPT Code Information

84999

LOINC Code Information

2821-7