Lab Test Details
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SIM |
12090 |
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CPT |
84132 |
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Synonyms |
K |
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Specimen Type |
Plasma or serum |
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Container |
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator |
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Collection Instructions |
None |
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Volume |
2 ml plasma or serum |
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Additional Information |
None |
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Patient Preparation |
None |
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Specimen Processing Instructions |
Plasma: Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. |
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Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days |
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Rejection Criteria |
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. |
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Reference Range |
3.5 -5.2 mmol/L |
|
Critical Value |
Newborn = < 2.5 mmol/L; > 6.5 mmol/L; Adult = < 2.8 mmol/L; >6.5 mmol/L |
|
Test Includes |
Potassium |
|
Methodology |
ISE Crown Ether Membrane Electrode |
|
Testing Frequency |
Daily, Monday - Sunday |
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Reviewed By |
Crystal Killian |
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Reviewed Date |
3/18/2021 |
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Supplemental |
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