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What Is The Best Food To Eat For Potassium?
The potassium urine test measures the amount of potassium in the urine.
Alternative Names
Urine potassium
How the test is performed
This test may be done with a random urine sample or a 24-hour urine sample.
If a 24-hour urine sample is needed:
- On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
- Afterwards, collect all urine in a special container for the next 24 hours.
- On day 2, urinate into the container when you get up in the morning. ...
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