Test Code UK Potassium, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Minimum Volume: 0.5ml
Collection Instructions: Starting and ending times of collection are required. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Special Instructions
Reference Values
25-150 mEq/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050 - Urine timed measurement
84133 - Potassium