Order Code LAB4646 Potassium, Whole Blood (POCT)

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemomic
RV Potassium, Whole Blood (POCT)	LAB4646	WBK

Quantitating potassium in whole blood.

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Collection Tube: Dark Green Tube(no gel - sodium heparin) or Heparin Syringe

Preferred: Dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube or Heparin Syringe, NOT on ice

Acceptable: Dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube or Heparin Syringe, on ice

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Minumim (Pedatric) Volume: 200 uL

Maximum Stability: 30 minutes

Monday through Sunday

Ridgeview Medical Center CV Lab

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