Test Name
Potassium, Fluid
Alternate DescriptionFluid Potassium
LIS CodeKF
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeJP
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Syringe or cup
Summary Test NamePotassium, Fluid
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability2 weeks, refrigerated
Minimum Volume1.0 ml fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsR 4 hours S 2 hours
Reference ValueNo normal range defined mmol/L