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CPOE Test Name
Urine Potassium; Urine Potassium Timed-Not 24 Hour; Urine 24 Hour Potassium
Synonyms
UR K; UT K; U24 K
Specimen Type
Urine
Specimen Requirements
Random: Clear Top Urine Tube; 8 mL urine
24 hour collection or timed urine specimen: Collection jug
Storage and Transport
Refrigerate during 24 hour collection.
Reference Values
50 – 150 mEq/24 hours
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; no record of start/stop times; leaking; preservatives
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine daily
CPT / HCPCS Code
84133
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory AD3301 721-2120
Special Instructions
State date/time collection started and finished on requisition.