Test Code Potassium Potassium Level
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Mint Green-Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate
STAT Turnaround Time
45 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
4 Hours
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (indirect)
Reference Range
0-1 Month: 3.7-5.9 mmol/L
1 Month-1 Year: 4.1-5.3 mmol/L
1 Year-12 Years: 3.4-4.7 mmol/L
>12 Years: 3.5-5.1 mmol/L
CPT Code
84132