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Potassium, Urine Random
Test Code: K-RU
Overview
Ordering
Specimen
Performing
Clinical/Interpretive
Contacts
Coding
Synonyms/Keywords
Synonyms, Keywords
Potassium-Rand Ur
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required
Specimen Type
Preferred Container/Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube
Specimen Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No
Urine
Sage Cup,
Urine Container
2 mL
0.5 mL
Collection Processing Instructions
Collection Processing
Random urine specimen, no preservative.
Specimens collected with 0.5 g sulfamic acid, 6N HCl, 33% acetic acid, boric acid, or sodium carbonate are also acceptable.
See Urine Preservative Cross-Reference 24-Hour and Other Timed Urine for preservative information.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type
Temperature
Time
Urine-no preservative
Refrigerate
4 days
Urine-preservative
Refrigerate
7 days
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location
Day(s) Test Performed
Analytical Time
Methodology/Instrumentation
Weston
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
ISE/Siemens Dimension
Flambeau Hospital
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
ISE/Siemens Dimension
Marshfield
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
ISE/Beckman AU
Reference Range Information
Reference Range Information
Performing Location
Reference Range
All Performing Sites
Not established
Outreach CPTs
Outreach CPT Codes
CPT
Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity
Description
Comments
84133
Synonyms/Keywords
Synonyms, Keywords
Potassium-Rand Ur
Ordering Applications
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application
Description
Centricity
a. Potassium
b. Potassium (K), Random Urine
Cerner
Potassium Level Urine
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required
Specimen Type
Preferred Container/Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube
Specimen Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No
Urine
Sage Cup,
Urine Container
2 mL
0.5 mL
Collection Processing
Collection Processing
Random urine specimen, no preservative.
Specimens collected with 0.5 g sulfamic acid, 6N HCl, 33% acetic acid, boric acid, or sodium carbonate are also acceptable.
See Urine Preservative Cross-Reference 24-Hour and Other Timed Urine for preservative information.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type
Temperature
Time
Urine-no preservative
Refrigerate
4 days
Urine-preservative
Refrigerate
7 days
Reference Range Information
Reference Range Information
Performing Location
Reference Range
All Performing Sites
Not established
For more information visit:
http://labtestsonline.org
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location
Day(s) Test Performed
Analytical Time
Methodology/Instrumentation
Weston
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
ISE/Siemens Dimension
Flambeau Hospital
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
ISE/Siemens Dimension
Marshfield
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
ISE/Beckman AU
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
Outreach CPT Codes
CPT
Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity
Description
Comments
84133
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