POTASSIUM
Name: POTASSIUM
Mnemonic: K
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Stability: 2 weeks at room temp, 2 weeks refrigerated
Affected by hemolysis or gross lipemia
Methodology: Methodology: ISE
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 84132
Units: mmol/L