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HelpTest ID BLOD0570 Potassium
AKA
K+
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Fasting is preferred. Serum/plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 1 week | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 week | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – ISE Indirect
Rapid City – ISE Indirect
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
84132