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POTASSIUM (K)

POTASSIUM (K)

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TEST : Potassium
OTHER NAME :

•K

PATIENTS PREPARATION :

• Patient should not clench fist or exercise the arm prior to or during venipuncture.

Instruction to Phlebotomists/Processors
• Application of torniquet should not exceed 15 seconds as it may increase Potassium level
• Separate serum from red cells within 2 hours from collection
• Do not refrigerate samples prior to centrifugation.

INTENDED USE :

• Used for evaluation of electrolyte imbalance, cardiac arrhythmias, muscular weakness, hepatic encephalopathy, and renal failure
• Used for monitoring of ketoacidosis in diabetes mellitus and intravenous fluid replacement therapy.

SPECIMEN :

Serum

VOLUME : 1-3mL
SPECIMEN CONTAINER :

Red or Gold tube

NORMAL RANGE :

3.50-5.30 mmol/L (3.50-5.30 meq/L)