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HelpTest Code KOR POTASSIUM OR
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Potassium, BG
Sunquest Order Code: KOR
Px Order Code: LAB9050
Specimen Collection Type
Syringe (lithium heparin) Venous blood is routinely obtained from an antecubital vein. Other sites can be used as necessary. Arterial blood is routinely obtained from the radial, femoral, or brachial arteries. Other sites can be used following catheterization or surgical procedures.
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
ALL: Arterial: 3.5 – 5.1 mmol/L Venous: 3.5 – 5.1 mmol/L
Critical Value
<2.8 or >6.2 mmol/L
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Syringe missing cap, leaks in transit, excessive air in syringe barrel, syringe clotted or specimen received after stability is exceeded.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
8 HOURS
Specimen Stability
30 minutes from collection
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
84132
LOINC Code
32713-0
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
N/A