Test Information:
The kidneys provide the most important regulation of K+. Urine Potassium determination is useful in identification of cause for hyperkalemia or hypokalemia.
Specimen Container:
Sterile / Plain Urine Container
Specimen Type:
Random Urine
Required Volume:
5 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 14 days - Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 14 days - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 1 month
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours