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HelpTest Code LAB114 Potassium - Serum or Plasma
Useful For
Potassium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, renal failure,
Addison’s disease or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
Performing Laboratory
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
- Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
- Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)
Performing Department
Chemistry
Specimen Required
Outpatient clients MUST draw SST
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Specimen Stability Information
Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Primary tube: Spun SST stable 24 hours at 2° to 8° C
Serum stable 48 hours if aliquoted and refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
Reject Due To
- Hemolysis
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
- Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
- 1-Patient's First & Last name
- 2-Patient's Date of Birth
Do not have patient clench or “pump” their fist during venipuncture as the potassium may increase markedly
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
- Routine – same day
- ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
- STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Method Name
Ion Selective Electrode
CPT Code Information
84132 - Potassium; serum, plasma or whole blood
Billing Code
2051050