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
    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]
    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
    NY State Approved
    No