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Test Code U24K Potassium, 24 Hour, Urine

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Values

25-120 mmol/24 hours

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  24-hour urine container supplied. No preservative.
 

Specimen:  Entire 24-hour urine collection


Collection Instructions:  Refrigerate specimen during collection.

Note:  1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collections” in “Special Instructions.”

3. Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available

Special Instructions