Potassium, Random Urine with Creatinine

Potassium, Random Urine with Creatinine

Test Code

8347
84133, 82570
8347
84133, 82570
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Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Potassium, Random Urine with Creatinine - 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.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

K, Random Urine

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

K, Random Urine
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

10 mL random urine collected in a no preservative plastic urine container

Alternative Specimen(s)

Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
10 mL random urine collected in a no preservative plastic urine container
Urinalysis transport tube (yellow-top, blue fill line, preservative tube)
2 mL
Plastic urine container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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.

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