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Test Code K-O Potassium, Other

Synonyms/Keywords

.K-Other, Body Fluid Potassium

Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Body Fluid Syringe, Sage Cup, No Additive Waste tube   1 mL 0.3 mL  

Collection/Processing Instructions

Specify specimen type as a comment

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
 Body Fluid Refrigerate 7 days

Interferences

Hemolysis will falsely elevate potassium

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield None established

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Chemistry

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours ISE/ Beckman AU

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
84132        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
84132        

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner Potassium Level Body Fluid