Test Name
Potassium, 24 hour Urine
LIS CodeK24
AvailabilityM-F, 0800-2300
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeUrine
Specimen Tube Type Transport
24 Hour Urine Jug with No Preservative
Summary Test NamePotassium, 24 hour Urine
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability72 hours if refrigerated
Minimum VolumeSubmit the entire 24 hour urine to the lab
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Stat AvailabilityNot available stat
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsRoutine 4 hours
Reference ValueMale/Female and all ages the same: 25-125 mmol/24 hrs