Potassium, 24 Hour Urine

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsPotassium, 24-Hour Urine measures the total amount of potassium excreted in urine over a full day. It is used to assess potassium balance, evaluate kidney function, and help diagnose causes of abnormal potassium levels such as hypertension or electrolyte disorders.

What type of sample is required for this test?Urine

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

Potassium, 24-Hour Urine measures the total amount of potassium excreted in urine over a full day. It is used to assess potassium balance, evaluate kidney function, and help diagnose causes of abnormal potassium levels such as hypertension or electrolyte disorders.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Urine
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.