- Test Name
- Potassium
- Aliases
- Potassium(Serum/plasma)
- Provincial Mnemonic
- POTAS
- LOINC Test Code
- 2823-3
- Description and Primary Use
- To evaluate electrolyte balance; to diagnose and manage diseases such as renal diseases, to be monitored during treatment of diseases
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No hemolyzed specimens
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category1, 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 11-May-18