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Test Code BF K Potassium, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

LAB193

Collection Method

Sterile body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Sterile container, Syringe or Red top tube

Acceptable Specimens

Body fluids

Reference or Target Ranges

No reference values available for body fluid sources

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 2000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 6 months

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas 

CPT Codes

84132

Last review/edit date

March 2024