Urinary Potassium (Spot) (BC0142)

Description

Urinary Potassium (Spot) is a urine test used to measure the concentration of potassium in a single (random) urine sample. It helps evaluate renal potassium excretion and is useful in differentiating renal from non-renal causes of hypokalemia or hyperkalemia. This test is often interpreted alongside serum potassium and urinary creatinine to assess electrolyte balance and kidney function.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Fasting not required
Collect fresh midstream urine sample
Avoid contamination or dilution
Interpret results with serum potassium and urinary creatinine
May be used to calculate potassium-to-creatinine ratio
Clearly label the sample with patient details and collection time.
Note any potassium supplementation or medications affecting potassium excretion.
Avoid contamination with feces or toilet water.

Parameters Covered

रु 350

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Urinary Potassium (Spot) (BC0142)

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Pre-Test Instructions:

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