| Ordering Code | 754 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Potassium, Random Urine |
| Alias | Random Urine Potassium Random Urine K+ |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge and aliquot 5 mL urine for transport. Do NOT add preservatives. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient (Aliquot) Airline: Ambient (Aliquot) |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 45 Days Refrigerated: 45 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Contaminated, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Preservatives used |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Ion Selective Electrode - Indirect |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 12, 2026.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium, Urine | ALL | mEq/L | See report. |