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Lab Dept:
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Urine/Stool
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Test Name:
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POTASSIUM, URINE
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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UKR
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Synonyms:
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K, Random Urine
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CPT Codes:
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84133 – Potassium; urine
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Test Includes:
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Urine potassium concentration in mEq/L
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Potassium is the major intracellular cation and is useful for evaluating renal function in urine samples.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 day
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Urine, random collection
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Container:
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Plastic leakproof container (No preservatives)
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Draw Volume:
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1 - 3 mL from a random urine collection
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Processed Volume:
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Minimum: 0.5 mL urine
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Collection:
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A random urine sample may be obtained by voiding into a urine cup and is often performed at the laboratory. Bring the refrigerated container to the lab. Make sure all specimens submitted to the laboratory are properly labeled with the patient’s name, medical record number and date of birth.
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Special Processing:
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N/A
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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No reference ranges established for random urine samples
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Integrated Multisensor Technology
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References:
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Tietz (1999) Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed, Philadelphia, WB Saunders Company, p 1830
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Dimension Integrated Multisensor Insert P/N 717500.003 Rev. L 9/10/2009
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