POTASSIUM 24 HR URINE

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Computer Code: (24UK)
Specimen Collection: 24 hour urine in plain bottle. Refrigerate during collection.
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Record total volume and collection period (hours) on requisition. Send 50 mL aliquot. Refrigerate.
Reference Values: 25-120 MEQ/24 hr (diet dependent)
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: URINE
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 4 hrs
Stat TAT: 1 hr
CPT Code(s): 84133
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII