Laboratory Services
Potassium, plasma
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Test Description |
Potassium, plasma
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Synonym(s) |
KP, K
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Test ID |
KP
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Specimen Type |
Plasma
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Specimen Requirements |
Green
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Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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Stability |
14 days at 15-25°C
14 days at 2-8 °C Stable at -20°C |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic samples
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Methodology |
Ion Selective Electrode
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Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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CPT Code(s) |
84132
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Reference Range |
Adult: 3.4-4.5 mmol/L
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Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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LOINC Code(s) |
2823-3
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