2045 Potassium, Stool

Specimen:

Collect:

Random Stool

Submit:

5 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.

Rejection Criteria:

Formed Stool
Stool must be liquid. Do not add saline or water to liquify specimen.

Stability:

Ambient: 1 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 2 Week(s); Frozen: 6 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Performed:

Mon-Fri

Reported:

1-3 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

84133