| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
| Serum-SST | 48hrs 2-8° C | 3.6-5.4 mEq/L |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes - within one hour.
Avoid hemolysis. |
Clinical Utility
To determine if potassium concentration is within normal limits and to help evaluate an electrolyte imbalance; to monitor chronic or acute hyperkalemia or hypokalemia.
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CPT Codes
84132
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