Potassium, Urine Random
Test Mnemonic
UKR
CPT Codes
- 84133 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
35677-4
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | stable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Reference Range
| Potassium, Urine Random | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 10 - 160 | mmol/L |
Clinical Info
Evaluation of renal function, electrolyte balance.