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 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |