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Potassium, Plasma
Q311
Methodology: | Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Performed: | Mon-Sat |
Reported: | 1 day from receipt of specimen |
Specimen Required: | Collect: 1 ml plasma (0.5 ml min.) Preferred Specimen(s): lithium heparin (green-top) tube Alternative Specimen(s): Sodium heparin (green-top) tube Specimen preparation: Separate plasma from cells promptly. Transfer plasma into a Standard Transfer Tube. Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolysis • Serum • Any anticoagulants other than lithium or sodium heparin Storage/Transport: Room Temperature Stability: Room temperature/Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days At ACCU: Refrigerated/Frozen: 1 week NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Quest Diagnostics |
CPT Code(s): | 84132 |