Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
STOOL POTASSIUM
Test Code: KFL
Clinical Information:
Stool specimen has to be liquid.
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required: Liquid Specimen only. Specimen must be suitable for analysis after centrifugation.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
Not available
Availability:
Stat or Routine
See Also:
More Information:
Enter specimen type 'LS' at registration.  Centrifuge the specimen and treat like fluid Na & K.  Stool specimen has to be clear liquid following centrifugation.  Minimum volume required:  0.2 mL supernatant.