Potassium - faeces
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 24 hour collection. |
| Method | Flame photometry, ISE. |
| Reference Interval | <5 mmol/24 hours. |
| Application | Very rarely indicated to document faecal potassium loss as a cause of hypokalaemia. |
| Interpretation | The test should be evaluated in conjunction with urine potassium. |
| Reference | Shian Y-F. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 1987; 25: 43-69. |