Specimen

Urine

Collection Medium:

Alternate
Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.

Minimum:

24 hr collection; no preservative (or random specimen).
Collections other than 24 hr will not be calculated for Meq/24 hr.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

130-315 meq/24 hr

Methodology:

Ion Selective Electrode

CPT Code:

84300

See Additional Information:
Collection and Preservation of 24-Hour Urine Specimens
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives