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Test Usage:Potassium is an essential element involved in critical cell functions. Potassium levels are influenced by electrolyte intake, excretion and other means of elimination, exercise, hydration and medications.
| Code |
AT3495 |
| Category |
POTASSIUM, SERUM |
| Specimen |
2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Hemolysed samples not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability Room |
2 Hrs |
| Stability Refrigerated |
72 Hrs |
| Stability Frozen |
1 Week |
| Method |
Indirect Ion Selective Electrode |