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HelpTest Code LAB436 Urine Potassium, 24 Hour
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Urine K+ is useful in determining the cause for hyper- or hypokalemia.
Collect
Urine
Collection Device
24 Hour Urine Container
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 45 Days |
| Refrigerated | 45 Days |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Potentiometry Ion Selective Electrode
Start Date
5/2/2020
Last Review Date
7/12/25 ES
Collection Instructions
See Collection Instructions - 24 Hour Urine.
24 hour urine collection, keep refrigerated during collection period.
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
8 Hours
Specimen Preparation
Tech will enter 24 hour urine volume.
Invert well before taking aliquot