Potassium (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Test Name:
- Potassium (Edmonton/Central/North)
- Testing Prerequisites:
- Preferred specimen: SERUM
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
- Collection Instructions:
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- Submission Requirements:
- 1 mL serum (or lithium heparin plasma)
- Handling/Storage Comments:
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• Avoid hemolysis
• Centrifuge within 30 minutes - Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
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Age
Potassium (mmol/L)
0 to < 29 days
3.5 – 6.0
29 to < 1 year
3.5 – 5.5
≥ 1 year
3.6 – 5.2
- Critical Values:
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- Last Reviewed:
- 03 May 2023
