Potassium - Blood

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
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Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request