Potassium - Blood
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| Synonym(s) | Pot, K, K+, Elects, Electrolytes |
| Tube/Container Type | 4 mL green top or gold top. Must be received in lab within 2 hours from collection. |
| 0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top | |
| Sample Type | Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) |
| Minimum volume | 200uL plasma or serum |
| Registration Code | PPOT |
| 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 |
| Deletion Code | 3512 |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |