Test Code 8301 Potassium (Blood)

Important Note

Available individually or as part of an Electrolyte Panel, BMP or CMP.

Evaluation of electrolyte balance, cardiac arrhythmia, muscular weakness, hepatic encephalopathy, and renal failure.

Copley Hospital

QuickLYTE (IMT Module)

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)

Preferred: Light-Green Top

Acceptable: Gold Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Reject: Moderate Hemolysis

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

date & time of collection and person collecting.

2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

Normal: 3.4 - 5.2 mmol / L

Critical: < 3.0 or > 6.0 mmol / L

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

Potassium (Blood)

Potassium

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