| Synonyms:
| K |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative), or Green (lithium heparin) top vacutainer tube.
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| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 100 microL plasma/serum |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Potassium levels may be grossly affected by improper centrifugation and storage.
Refrigerate at 2-8 °C for 7 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | See report |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Evaluate electrolyte balance; follow patients on diuretic therapy and with renal diseases; evaluate patients being treated for acidosis; prevent cardiac arrhythmias; evaluate alcoholism with dilurium tremens; evaluate and treat ketoacidosis in diabities m |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |