Test Library

Preferred Specimen(s) 2.0 mL Urine

Transport Container Plastic Screw cap vial

Transport Temperature

  • Ambient 7 days,
  • Refrigerated, stable 7 day’s

Methodology Spectrophotometry

Clinical Significance Urinary excretion of potassium is increased in primary aldosteronism. It is often increased in dehydration and in salicylate toxicity. Decreased levels are seen in malabsorption.