Biochemistry
| Full details for "Potassium". | |
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Name |
Potassium |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
24hr Urine potassium can be a useful investigation in patients with hypokalaemia or hyperkalaemia. In particular, quantifying urine potassium can identify if hypokalaemia is secondary to renal losses, or if hyperkalaemia is due to decreased renal excretion of potassium. |
Specimen type |
Urine |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
24hr Plain collection |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
3 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Special Precautions: Refrigerate urine during collection |
Related links |
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Reference range |
25 - 125 mmol/24hours |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:38:06 IST |