Test Code LAB114 Potassium
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Acceptable: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
Room Temp 18-28°C | 6 weeks |
Refrigerated 2–8°C | 6 weeks |
Frozen <-18°C | 12 months |
Additional Instructions
No hemolysis.
Synonyms
K, Chemistry
Department
Chemistry