Sodium and Potassium, Urine Timed
Test Mnemonic
UNAKT
CPT Codes
- 84133 - QTY (1)
- 84300 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Sodium
- Potassium
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mL | Urine, timed (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 week |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Reference Range
| Potassium, Urine Timed | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 1 - 4 | mmol/hr | |||
| Sodium, Uirne Timed | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 2 - 9 | mmol/hr |
Special Info
Indicate volume and hours of collection on test request form.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of renal function, electrolyte balance.