Collection:

POTASSIUM (K)

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)