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Potassium

Test Code:

BC0273

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

<1st month: 3.7-5.9 mmol/L
1st month - 11th month: 4.1-5.3 mmol/L
1st year - 13th year: 3.4-4.7 mmol/L
>13th year: 3.5-5.1 mmol/L

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Critical Value:
<1st month: <2.5 mmol/L(Low) and >7.0 mmol/L(High)
>1st month: <2.5 mmol/L(Low) and >6.0 mmol/L(High)

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Potassium BC0273
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