Potassium

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600, Integrtated System, Photometric

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type: Plasma/serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Light-green top

Serum: Yellow top

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable. Specimen must be centrifuged within 1 hour of collection

Ambient/Refrigerated

3.5-5.1 mmol/L

Critical values:

<3.0 mmol/L

>6.0 mmol/L

All

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