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Potassium, Random Urine Urine without Creatinine
Ordered Test Code:
KU
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Potassium, Random Urine Urine without Creatinine |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | KU |
| Specimen Collection Tube | Sterile cup/10mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube) |
| Minimum Volume | 2mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 60 days |
| Collection Instructions | 10 mL random urine collected in a no preservative plastic urine container |
Clinical Significance
Urinary excretion of potassium is increased in primary aldosteronism. It is often increased in dehydration and in salicylate toxicity. Decreased levels are seen in malabsorption.
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