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POTASSIUM, RANDOM URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2890 Geisinger Epic ID: 14409 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Random urine | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL of urine; minimum 1 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Urine with preservatives is not acceptable. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature/refrigerated: 3 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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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 |
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Synonyms: |
KU
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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 |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |