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HelpTest ID NBLD0390 Potassium Body Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile Container - Body Fluid
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid
If body fluid contains cells, centrifuge an aliquot and separate the fluid from the cells within 2 hours.
Indicate type of body fluid on specimen and order.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 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
ISE Indirect
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
84999