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HelpTest Code KUR Potassium, 24 Hour, Urine
Ordering Guidance
Necessary Information
24-Hour volume (in milliliters) is required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: 24-Hour graduated urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5 mL tube or a clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours.
2. Refrigerate specimen within 4 hours of completion of 24-Hour collection.
Additional Information:
See Urine Preservatives-Collection and Transportation for 24-Hour Urine Specimens for multiple collections.
Useful For
Determining the cause for hyper- or hypokalemia
Method Name
Potentiometric, Indirect Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Reporting Name
Potassium, 24 HR, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Reference Values
≥18 years: 16-105 mmol/24 hours
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years of age.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84133
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| KUR | Potassium, 24 HR, U | 2829-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| KURU | Potassium, 24 Hr, U | 2829-0 |
| TM28 | Collection Duration | 13362-9 |
| VL26 | Urine Volume | 3167-4 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday