Test Overview
Test Methodology

Potentiometric (ISE)

Reference Range *

No established reference range.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

8 hours

Soft Order Code
POTF
MiChart Code
Potassium, Body Fluid
Synonyms
  • POTASSIUM, FLUID
  • POTF
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect body fluid in SST or red top tube, or clean container with no preservative. Refrigerate. Body fluid must be of liquid consistency for analysis.

Alternate Specimen
Stool acceptable, must be of liquid consistency. [4/08]
Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1.0 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid
Additional Information

This test has not been cleared nor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Billing
CPT Code
84132
Fee Code
22251
LOINC
2821-7
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