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Test Code RMCK24UR Potassium Level 24 Hour Urine*

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine, 24-hour collection
Container/Tube: Plastic container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24-hour collection
Collection Instructions:

1. No preservative.

2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Additional Information:

1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

25-125 mEq/24 hours

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT:

Urine Total Volume Potassium 81050

Ur Potassium 84133

LOINC:

Urine Total Volume Potassium 3167-4

Urine 24 Hour Potassium 21476-7

Order Code: RMCK24UR

Result Names and Codes:

Urine Total Volume Potassium RMCL800566

Ur Potassium RMCL800531

Urine 24 Hour Potassium RMCL800284

Special Instructions