Test Code K Potassium, Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
Chemistry
Methodology
Ion selective electrode
Stat Turn-around Time
1 Hour
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Day
Reference Ranges
2yr-Adult: 3.5-5.1 mEq/dL
0-1mo: 3.7-6.0 mEq/dL
1mo-2yr: 4.0-5.5 mEq/dL