Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Sun-Sat
Within 24 hours
CSF, Drain, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid.
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Refrigerated.
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Specimen source must be provided.
Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
84999
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020155 | Potassium, Body Fluid | 2821-7 |
2013038 | Potassium Source Fluid Source | 31208-2 |
- K Body Fluids