24 Hrs URINARY POTASSIUM (K)
Additional information | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Urine K |
| Department | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
| Speciality Name | 24 Hrs URINARY POTASSIUM (K) |
| Test type | Pathology |
| Report | 24 Hours |
Preparation
24 Hrs Urinary Potassium (K) required.
1. On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
2. Afterwards, collect all urine in the container provided for the next 24 hours.
3. On day 2, urinate into the container when you get up in the morning.
4. Cap the container. Keep it in the refrigerator or a cool place during the collection period.
5. Label the container with your name, the date, the time of completion, and return it as instructed.
Note: A number of medicines can change the test results. You may be required to stop taking any medicines that may interfere with the test results.
Overview
Measures the amount of potassium in urine. A higher urine potassium level may be due to Diabetic acidosis or other forms of metabolic acidosis, Eating disorders, Kidney disorders, Low blood magnesium level (hypomagnesemia), Muscle damage. While, Low urine potassium level may be due to Certain medicines, or Adrenal glands releasing too little hormone (hypoaldosteronism)
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