Potassium, 24 Hour Urine

Test Code: TD_2143
CPT Code(s): 84133

$15

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Urine potassium, 24 hour

Test Includes

Potassium, 24 Hour Urine

Methodology

Roche COBAS ise indirect gen 2

Rejection Criteria

Urine submitted in preservatives

Reference Range(s)

25-125 MEQ/24 HR

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

24 hour urine collection container

Minimum Volume

2mL urine

Sample Stability

2 weeks room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Collect all urine over a 24-hour period in provided container starting from the second void on the first day. Refrigerate urine during collection and record total volume.

Alternative Specimen

N/A