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Details : C3RMMP23 - DGKL reference method for potassium

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberC3RMMP23
Analyte Namepotassium
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS7440-09-7
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceslyophilized, fresh or frozen; blood plasma
NameDGKL reference method for potassium
Organization that developed Validated MethodGerman Society of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (DGKL)
Measurement Techniques UsedFAES
QuantityAmount-of-substance concentration
From (0)0.96
To (0)8
Unit (0)mmol/l
Peer Reviewed PublicationNBS special publication 260-63, 1979
Multiple Testing Sites Not Required to obtain a Single ValueNo
Analyte Category NameElectrolytes
Measurement principle/techniqueFlame emission spectrophotometry