Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| RUK | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Potassium, Urine | ||
| CPT Codes | ||
| 84133 | ||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 1 day | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
| Used to evaluate electrolyte and acid base balance and hypokalemia. | ||
| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Specimen Type: Urine Collection Containers: Plastic Urine Container (Preservative Free) Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.5 mL Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Methodology | ||
| Ion Selective Electrode | ||
| Reference Intervals | ||
| Performing Location | ||
| Cedar Crest Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Redeemer Health, Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||
| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine, daily | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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