Geisinger Medical Laboratories Test Catalog

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POTASSIUM, RANDOM URINE

ORDERING INFORMATION:
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2890         Geisinger Epic ID: 14409

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Random urine
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
5 mL of urine; minimum 1 mL.
Special notes:
Urine with preservatives is not acceptable.

SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature/refrigerated: 3 days.
Rejection criteria:
Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable.

TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
84133
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Potassium.
Methodology:
Potentiometric
Synonyms:
KU
Clinical significance:
Urinary excretion of potassium is increased in primary aldosteronism. It is often increased in dehydration and in salicylate toxicity. Decreased levels are seen in malabsorption.
Doctoral Director(s:)
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC    
Review Date: 12/14/2022

Performing Locations

Geisinger Medical Center

Performing laboratory: Automated Chemistry
Technical Lead: Megan Woodruff / Darren Soles
Frequency: Daily, Monday - Sunday
Performed STAT? Yes

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

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Technical Lead: Danielle Mostowski    
Frequency: Daily, all shifts    
Performed STAT? Yes

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

Performing laboratory: Chemistry
Technical Lead: Jane Kifer  
Frequency: All shifts    
Performed STAT? Yes
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