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Potassium, 24hr Urine

Test ID: K USTM

Test

Method

Spectrophotometric (Enzymatic/Colorimetric)

Specimens

24h Urine

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

1-Feb-2023

Specimen

Specimens

24h Urine

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen

Additional Information

Provide 24 hour volume and date of collection.

Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated 2 weeks
Frozen 3 months

Test Version

1-Feb-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric (Enzymatic/Colorimetric)

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Volume L
Potassium/L nmol/L
  • No reference range
Potassium/d mmol/d
  • 25 - 100

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

1-Feb-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

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

Test Version

1-Feb-2023