Test Catalog


Test Code: L02536

FRACTIONAL EXCRETION OF POTASSIUM

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD / URINE

Specimen Volume:

BLOOD : (3-5 ML) URINE : (5-10 ML)

Prefered Top:

BLOOD : YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE) URINE : STERILE CONTAINER (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

BOTH SERUM AND URINE SPECIMEN ARE REQUIRED

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

EASYLYTE PLUS / ISE / COBAS C-501

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

IT IS CALCULATION BASED ON THE CONCENTRATION OF POTASSIUM AND CREATININE IN THE BLOOD AND URINE DETERMINE IF RENAL FAILURE IS DUE TO PRE RENAL INTRINSIC OR POST RENAL PATHOLOGY

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