Potassium

Special Requirement

1 red top tube

Methodology

ISE

Special Instructions

None

Collection Days

Monday-Friday

Report Available

Daily

CPT Code

84132

Reference Range

3.5-5.5 meq/l

Interfering Substance

The following substances were tested for interference with this methodology:
Hemoglobin, bilirubin, Ammonium carbonate and ammonium bicarbonate; Lipemic samples >3+ should be ultracentrifuged and the analysis performed on the infranate. Benzalkonium heparin demonstrates a positive interference with the potassium assay.

 
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