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Potassium, Fluid
Test Name Potassium, Fluid
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Small orange cap container Minimum Testing Volume = 1 mL fluid
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in a sterile container. Indicate date and time of collection on requisition. Laboratory Staff Instructions: Create an aliquot from the sample and Centrifuge before placing on automation line using the bypass rack. Sample Rejection Criteria: Urine collected with acid / alkaline or leaking specimen will be rejected Stability: Stable at room temperature for 1 week, refrigerated for 1 week and frozen -15 to -20°C for 6 months. Transportation: Send sample to core lab ASAP
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 3 Hours	Test Utilization
Reference Value N/A
Test Code FK	Methodology Indirect Potentiometry
Testing Location SMH-Biochemistry	Other Information Last Updated: September 26, 2019

Potassium, Fluid

Potassium, Fluid

Container Type = Small orange cap container

Minimum Testing Volume = 1 mL fluid

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen in a sterile container. Indicate date and time of collection on requisition.

Laboratory Staff Instructions: Create an aliquot from the sample and Centrifuge before placing on automation line using the bypass rack.

Sample Rejection Criteria: Urine collected with acid / alkaline or leaking specimen will be rejected

Stability: Stable at room temperature for 1 week, refrigerated for 1 week and frozen -15 to -20°C for 6 months.

Transportation: Send sample to core lab ASAP

3 Hours

N/A

Indirect Potentiometry

SMH-Biochemistry

Last Updated: September 26, 2019