Potassium |
|
Test Code |
227 |
Unit |
mmol/L |
Station |
Chemistry |
Synonym Name/Abbreviation |
K, Kalium |
CPT Code |
84132 |
Performing Facility |
American Medical Labs, Herzliya |
Analyzer |
Roche cobas 6000 |
Test Method |
Ion Selective Electrode |
AML Preferred Tube |
5 mL SST gel |
Storage Instructions |
Refrigerated. Separate serum from cells within Stability: Up to 14 days at room temperature or at 2 to 8 oC. Many months at -20oC. |
Min. Volume |
1 mL |
Turn-Around-Time |
One day |
Intended Use |
Electrolyte balance. |
Limitations |
Hemolyzed samples, samples that were not centrifuged within |
Patient Preparation |
No patient preparation needed |
Reasons for Rejection |
Hemolyzed samples, Improper labeling. |
Adult Reference Ranges |
Male and Female: 3.3 to 5.1 [mmol/L] |