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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | K24 |
| EPIC | LAB436 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Evaluation of electrolyte balance and acid-base balance, and to determine the cause for hyperkalemia or hypokalemia
Method Name
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Reference Values
30-90 mEq/24h
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Profile Information
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Individual Test Description |
|---|
| DATES OF COLLECTION, 24 HOUR URINE |
| POTASSIUM, 24 HOUR URINE |
| VOLUME, 24 HOUR URINE |
Specimen Type
Urine, 24-Hour
Preferred Container
24-Hour Urine Container – 24 hour collection required
Preferred Volume
Urine, 24-Hour: 10 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)
Minimum Volume
Urine, 24-Hour: 1 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. No preservative
2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
3. Send specimen refrigerated.
Click here to view the Urine Collection Instructions
To Process:
1. Prior to aliquoting specimen, mix specimen well, measure and record volume
2. 10 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine collection in a clean, non-sterile, plastic urine container.
24-HOUR VOLUME IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-Hour
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
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CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84133 | Potassium, Urine, Quantitative |
Keywords
K
POTASSIUM
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2829-0
Rejection Information
24 hour collection incomplete