Laboratory

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POTASSIUM, URINE
Alternate Names:	None
Performed:	Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology:	Potentiometric
Turnaround Time:	4 Hours
Container / Specimen Requirements	Random or 24-Hour Collection
Container / Tube:
Random:	Urine specimen container
24-Hour:	24-hour urine collection container
Minimum Volume:
Random	1 ml
24-Hour:	Not applicable
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen:	24 Hour Collection - Requisition must state date and time collection started and date and time collection finished. Urine should be refrigerated during collection. Do not use preservatives.
Preparation of Patient:	None
Reference Range
Random:	None
24 Hour:	25.0 - 125.0 mmol/24hrs
Causes for Specimen Rejection:	Improper labeling. Use of preservatives.
CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias:	LAB pot
Specimen Labeling:	Click here for policy

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