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Test Code WBK K, whole blood (Potassium)

Important Note

Allen Laboratory Test

Additional Codes

Epic ID LAB2960

 

Specimen Requirements

Draw 1 mL heparinized whole blood, dark green top tube with NO gel. Do NOT uncap tube.

 

 

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Room Temp 15 minutes X

 

Unacceptable Conditions

Opened tubes (can not be an add on test).

Performing Lab

Allen Hospital Laboratory

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Report Available

30 minutes

Reference Ranges

0-30 days: 4.1-5.3 mmol/L

31 days-12 years: 3.4-4.7 mmol/L

>12 years: 3.5-5.0 mmol/L

Critical Value: <2.5 or >6.0 mmol/L

CPT Code Information

82800