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HelpTest Code K-RU Potassium, Urine Random
Synonyms/Keywords
Potassium-Rand Ur
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 | Urine | Sage Cup, Urine Container | 2 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Random urine specimen, no preservative.
Specimens collected with 0.5 g sulfamic acid, 6N HCl, 33% acetic acid, boric acid, or sodium carbonate are also acceptable.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine-no preservative | Refrigerate | 4 days |
| Urine-preservative | Refrigerate | 7 days |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | Not 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84133 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84133 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Potassium Level Urine |