Potassium – Urine

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UK

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0201

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds Requirement

2 mL Urine (Random), 24hr Urine samples required

Sample Stability

-

Synonyms

Urine K+
Urine Potassium

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 31/03/2026