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Test Code LAB114 POTASSIUM

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB114 K FAH258 2823-3 K

 

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC Code
Potassium 1230100006 K FAH258 2823-3

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 7 days
Lithium heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 7 days
*Green Microtainer   Refrigerate   0.6 mL   7 days

Hemolysis can elevate potassium result.  Please submit non-hemolyzed samples.

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Ion- Specific Electrode

CPT(s)

84132

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
0 - 1 year All 3.7 6.0 mmol/L
1 year - 18 years All 3.5 5.0 mmol/L
≥18 years All 3.5 5.0 mmol/L

 

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes