Biochemistry
| Full details for "Potassium ". | |
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Name |
Potassium |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Random urine potassium can be a useful investigation in patients with hypokalaemia or hyperkalaemia. In particular, urine potassium measurement can identify if hypokalaemia is secondary to renal losses, or if hyperkalaemia is due to decreased renal excretion of potassium. |
Specimen type |
Random Urine |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Universal container / 5mL |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
3 days |
Availability |
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Notes |
Units: mmol/L |
Related links |
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Reference range |
no data |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:38:06 IST |