Potassium
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Potassium, Fluid
Test ID: KSTM FL
Test
Method
Indirect Potentiometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Fluid
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Fluid
Collection Containers
Sterile container
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Provide source of fluid
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen
Stability
| Ambient | 1 week |
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| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Indirect Potentiometry
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Potassium | mmol/L |
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No reference range established for fluids and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
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Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| KSTM FL | 63626Potassium Fluid | mmol/L |
| 38930Fluid Type |
Test Version
10-Nov-2022