Sodium and Potassium, Urine Timed




Test Mnemonic

UNAKT

CPT Codes

  • 84133 - QTY (1)
  • 84300 - QTY (1)

Includes

  • Sodium
  • Potassium

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 mLUrine, timed (well-mixed)Clean containerRefrigerate during collection.Refrigerated 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
3 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 week
Refrigerated1 week
Frozen1 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
       Normal1 - 4mmol/hr
Sodium, Uirne Timed
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Normal2 - 9mmol/hr

Special Info

Indicate volume and hours of collection on test request form.

Clinical Info

Evaluation of renal function, electrolyte balance.

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a