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HelpTest Code LAB434 Potassium, Random Urine
Synonym
- UKR
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Urine Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Urine Container
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Rejected Due To
- Unacceptable container type
- Sample received past listed stability
Interpretation
The reference range has not been established for random urine specimens. The test result should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Cautions
Body fluids contaminated with blood may show elevated potassium results.
Method Description
Indirect ion-selective electrode
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Urine Potassium, Random
CPT Code Information
84133
LOINC Code Information
21476-7