Potassium, RBC | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Potassium, RBC

Test Code

3382

CPT Code(s)

84132

Test Code

3382

CPT Code(s)

84132

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Potassium, RBC

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range(s)

90-111 mmol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range(s)

90-111 mmol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin or lithium heparin (green-top) tube and
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Both samples must only be collected Mon-Thurs and must be received together for testing.

Clients: Contact the lab prior to ordering for special logistics arrangements.
PSC: Follow Short Stability Protocol

Transport Container

Sodium heparin or lithium (green-top) tube and EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin or lithium heparin (green-top) tube and
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Sodium heparin or lithium (green-top) tube and EDTA (lavender top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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