Test Overview
Test Methodology

Potentiometric (ISE)

Test Usage

Evaluate electrolyte balance

Reference Range *

<1 year: 2.6 - 5.5 mmol/L, 1-11 years: 3.3 - 5.1 mmol/L, 12-150 years: 3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L

* 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

2 hours

Soft Order Code
POTPL
MiChart Code
Potassium Level, Plasma
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Chemical Pathology
    Section
    Automation
    STAT Availability

    STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).

    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in green top heparin tube. Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and refrigerate. If specimen cannot be centrifuged at client site, please arrange for delivery to MLabs within 3 hours of specimen collection. Grossly hemolyzed samples are unacceptable for analysis.

    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL plasma
    Minimum Volume
    0.25 mL plasma
    Rejection Criteria
    Grossly hemolyzed samples are unacceptable for analysis.
    Billing
    CPT Code
    84132
    Fee Code
    20507
    LOINC
    2823-3
    NY State Approved
    No