Also known as: K
Specimen requirements
Adult sample type: Serum (gold/yellow top SST)
Paediatric sample type: Plasma (orange top paediatric tube)
Collection requirements: Specimen should to be received and processed within 24 hours of collection. Results on specimens received more than 24 hours after collection should be interpreted with caution.
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround time
Analytical method
Ion-selective Electrode Diluted (Indirect)
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Churchill Hospital
- Horton General Hospital
Reference intervals
Female
All ages: 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L
Male
All ages: 3.5 - 5.3 mmol/L
