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HelpTest Code UR K 24 Potassium, Urine, 24-Hour
Additional Codes
LAB2488
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be received with the following information included:
- Total volume of collection
- Start date and time
- Stop date and time
Collection Method
24-hour urine collection
Container
24-hour urine container
Specimen Type
24-hour urine container
Minimum Volume
1ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 14 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 14 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 1 year |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Units | Male | Female |
| 24 hour (mmol/24 hrs) | 25 - 125 | 25 - 125 |
Reportable Units
mmol/24 hrs
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | n/a |
| Icterus Threshold | n/a |
| Lipemia Threshold | n/a |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type, collection information not provided |
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
81050;84133
Last review/edit date
2025