Test Name

Potassium Urine
(random)

Test Code

2920

Unit

mmol/L

Station

Chemistry

CPT Code

84133

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Indirect ISE

AML Preferred Tube

Routine urinalysis leakproof tube or container, BD urine
transport tube, or sterile urine cup.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated

Stability:

15 to 25^oC

14 days; 2 to 8^oC

14 days; -20^oC

stable (unknown period).

Min. Volume

10 mL

Comments

The urinary excretion of electrolytes varies significantly
with dietary intake. The values given here are typical of people on an
average diet.

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Evaluate electrolyte balance, acid-base balance; evaluate
hypokalemia

Limitations

Measuring range: 1 – 100
mmol/L

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed.

Adult Reference Ranges

 20 to 80
mmol/L