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Test Code LAB193 Potassium, Fluid

Collection:

Specimen: Fluids (specify fluid type on lab request)

Container: Plain Tube (preferred) or sterile specimen container

Volume: Minimum 1 mL

Stability:

Ambient: 8 Hours

Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week

Frozen: 2 Weeks

Turn Around Time (TAT):

STAT: 1 HOUR

Routine: 4 HOURS

Test Availability:

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Reference Interval:

Interpretation by physician

Interpretive Data:

Disclaimer: There are no reference ranges established for this laboratory specimen type. The laboratory excluded the matrix interface affecting body fluid testing. Full performance characteristics of each test were not validated. Interpret with caution.  

 

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Additional Test Codes

K F

Performing Laboratory Section

Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY