24 Hrs. Urinary Potassium

200.00

A 24-hour Potassium Urine Test is used to detect abnormal concentrations of potassium, including high potassium (hyperkalemia) and low potassium (hypokalemia).

SPECIMEN: 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Do not use preservative. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Record 24 hour volume on container and test request form. Blood contaminated and highly turbid samples not acceptable.
STABILITY: Room: NA; Refrigerated: 72 hrs; Frozen: 1 week
REPORT: Daily
USAGE: Urinary potassium is useful to evaluate serum electrolyte imbalances. Renal causes of imbalance can be differentiated from non-renal causes.

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