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LAB193 Potassium Level Body Fluid
Order Questions
| LAB193 Potassium Level Body Fluid |
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | SterCont-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 1 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 2 Weeks
Refrigerate: 2 Weeks
Frozen: 1 Year
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| BODY FLUID SOURCE | 12515-3 |
| POTASSIUM, FLUID | 2821-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
84132
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)