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Test ID: K USTM

Potassium, 24hr Urine

Test Overview

Method

Spectrophotometry - colourimetry - enzymatic

Specimen

Specimen Type

24h Urine

Volume

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen

Additional Information

Provide 24 hour volume and date of collection.

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
24 hours 2 weeks 3 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Volume
    L
  2. Potassium/L
    nmol/L
    No reference range
  3. Potassium/d
    mmol/d
    25 - 100

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
K USTM Volume 7601 L
Potassium/L 63690 mmol/L
Potassium/d 63691 mmol/d

Test Version

Last Updated

2023-02-01