NEW YORK DOH APPROVED: YES
CPT Code: 84133
Order Code: 14521
ABN Requirement: No
Specimen: Urine
Volume: 10.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Container: Urine (Yellow top, no preservative) tube
Collection:
Urine:
- Collect and label sample according to standard protocols.
- Transfer urine from a clean urine cup into a Yellow Top tube using the vacutainer transfer device included with the Yellow Top tube.
- Cap tube tightly.
- Label sample according to standard protocols.
Transport: Store urine at 2-8°C after collection and ship the same day per packaging instructions included with the provided shipping box.
Stability:
Ambient (15-25°C): 14 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C): 60 days
Causes for Rejection: Specimens other than random urine without preservatives; improper labeling; samples not stored properly; samples older than stability limits
Methodology: Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Turn Around Time: 3 to 4 days
Reference Range:
| Age | mmol/L |
| All Ages | 12-129 |
Clinical Significance: Urinary excretion of potassium is increased in primary aldosteronism. It is often increased in dehydration and in salicylate toxicity. Decreased levels are seen in malabsorption.
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