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Potassium, Stool
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | KST |
| Test group | Potassium |
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Method | Ion Specific Electrode (ISE) |
| Container type | Clean container or urine cup |
| Sample type | Watery Stool |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Non-watrery stool received |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | K; K+; Stool electrolytes |
| Turn around times | 4 hours |
| Additional information | Only very watery specimens can be tested. Specimen will be centrifuged and the test is run on the supernatant. |
| Last Updated | 10/18/2012 3:50:32 PM |
| Entry Number | 768 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667