Test Code KU24 Potassium, 24 Hour, Urine
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Includes creatinine.
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 24 Hour Plastic Urine Container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: Starting and ending times of collection are required.
Transport Refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
25-125 mmol/24 hours
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81050-Urine timed measurement
84133-Potassium
Performing Laboratory
Beebe Healthcare Laboratory
Performing Location
Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory
Specimen Container
24 Hour Urine Container