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
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