Potassiumstlscnt

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC: 25506-7
Short code: Potassium Stl-sCnt
Synonyms: Potassium Stl-sCnt
Category: electrolyte
Sample: stool
Container: Clean container
Units: N/A
Ref low: 3.5
Ref high: 5
Critical range: 2.5 N/A – 6.5 N/A
Fasting: false
Population: adult
Sex: all
Age range: 18–65 years
CPT: 84132
SNOMED: 110742001
Specimen volume: 5 g
Stability: Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
TAT: 4–24 hours
Order: routine

Reference range

Adult: 3.5-5.0 mmol/LN/A

Specimen: stool

No special preparation required. Stay well hydrated.

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