Department of Pathology Laboratory Services Catalog










POTASSIUM

Test Information


Test Name:
POTASSIUM

Test ID:
1230100017

Performing Labs:
ADULT OUTPATIENT PAVILION LAB
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAB
NEW KENT EMERGENCY CENTER LAB
STONY POINT LAB
TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITAL LAB
VCUH CORE LAB

Internal Code:
POTASSIUM [LAB114]

Synonyms:

Orderable Orderable/Epic Component ID Loinc Code
POTASSIUM 12312255 2823-3

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 Minutes, Routine: 240 Minutes

CPT Code:
84132

Special Instructions:

Specimen and Collection Information


Specimen Type:
Blood

Acceptable Containers:
SST/Gold - 3.5mL
Lt Green - 3mL

Collection Information:

Special Handling:
Promptly separate serum/plasma from cells. Refrigerate serum/plasma if testing is not performed immediately after separating serum/plasma.

Results Information



Additional interpretive information may be found in the Epic result comments

Reference Interval

Orderable Gender Age Group Values
POTASSIUM Unspecified 0 up to 3 Days 5.0-7.5 mmol/L
POTASSIUM Unspecified 3 Days up to 3 Months 4.0-6.2 mmol/L
POTASSIUM Unspecified 3 Months up to 150 Years 3.6-5.1 mmol/L

Critical Values

Orderable Gender Age Group Values
POTASSIUM Unspecified 0 up to 3 Days <2.8 or >7.5 mmol/L
POTASSIUM Unspecified 3 Days up to 3 Months <2.8 or >6.2 mmol/L
POTASSIUM Unspecified 3 Months up to 150 Years <2.8 or >5.9 mmol/L

Additional Information




Last updated on: 6/13/2025 7:44:12 AM