Test directory: Potassium, Random Urine

Ordering Code754
Test NamePotassium, Random Urine
AliasRandom Urine Potassium
Random Urine K+
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred ContainerClean Container
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge and aliquot 5 mL urine for transport. Do NOT add preservatives.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 7 Days
Rejection CriteriaContaminated, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Preservatives used
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time1 Day
MethodologyIon Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Potassium, UrineALLmEq/LSee report.