Potassium Level
Order Name
POTASSIUM
Test Number: 2004600
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2004600
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Potassium Level
|
Ion-Selective Electrode | 2823-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 7 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 year | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in monitoring metabolic processes, hydration, proper body pH and regulation of appropriate heart and muscle functions. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84132 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |