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eD-H Order Code
LAB114
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0.1 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Lvl | All | 0 Minutes – 6 Months | 3.5 -5.0 | <3.1 or >8.0 | mMol/L |
| 6 Months – 150 Years | 3.5 -5.0 | <3.1 or >6.0 | mMol/L |
Specimen Stability
Additional Specimen Instructions
Patients with WBC greater than 100,000/uL may have falsely elevated Potassium levels. For accurate Potassium quantification in these patients send serum separator tube (gold top) for subsequent determinations. Contact the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory if there are any questions.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Potassium Lvl | Please note: Patients with WBC >100 000 may have falsely elevated Potassium levels. For accurate Potassium quantification in these patients send serum separator tube (gold top) for subsequent determinations. Contact the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory if there are any questions. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
CPT(s)
84132
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry