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Potassium, urine

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of potassium is used mainly to monitor electrolyte balance in diagnosis of primary aldosteronism, metabolic alkalosis, diarrhea, severe vomiting, diuretic administration, diabetic ketoacidosis and other disease.
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Method: Automated method; c8000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
< 120 mmol/d

Specimen Type: Urine
Volume: 20 mL (minimum: 10 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: If 24 hour urine is required, discard first morning sample, collect all other urine for a 24 hour period, to include second morning sample. Record volume and aliquot

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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