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Potassium, Serum
Ordered Test Code:
K
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Potassium, Serum |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | K |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum. Separate from cells as soon as possible after clotting. |
Clinical Significance
Potassium measurements are useful in monitoring electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. Potassium is elevated in adrenal cortical insufficiency, acute renal failure and in some cases of diabetic acidosis. Potassium is decreased in diuretic administration and renal tubular acidosis.
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