Potassium, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Constituent Tests

• Gases and Electrolytes, blood

Synonyms

K+ Blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

3072

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

200uL in capillary tube or 500uL whole blood in a 1 mL syringe, DO NOT TRANSPORT ON ICE
Must be received in the laboratory within 15 minutes of collection (Note: remove needle for transport.)

Aliquot Instructions

Reference Intervals

3.5 – 5.2 mmol/L

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Treat as urgent

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