Potassium, Body Fluid
Test Mnemonic
FLK
CPT Codes
- 84999 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- K Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Fluid, body | Clean container | Refrigerated | Centrifuge to remove cellular material |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate body fluid type/source. Solid specimens will be rejected.