Potassium - Blood
Tests:Potassium - Blood
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Synonym(s) | Pot, K, K+, Elects, Electrolytes |
Specimen | 4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top). Must be received in lab within 2 hours from collection. |
Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top |
Add-on conditions | 3 days @ 4°C if sample spun within 2 hours of collection |
Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
Turnaround Time | Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours |
Where analysed | Hastings |
Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
Registration Code | PPOT |
Deletion Code | 3512 |
Useful Information | Click Here |
Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |