Test Code POTRU URINE RANDOM POTASSIUM
Methodology
Potentiometric
Useful for evaluating the cause of hyper- or hypokalemia.
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container
Specimen Volume: 5 mL from a random urine
collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84133
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate