Potassium (Urine)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UK

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0201

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

2 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

Urine potassium, Urine K, K

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 16/06/2026