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Details : NRMeth 25 - NIST/CDC/AACC Flame Atomic Emission method for serum potassium

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberNRMeth 25
Analyte Namepotassium
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS7440-09-7
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceshuman serum
NameNIST/CDC/AACC Flame Atomic Emission method for serum potassium
Organization that developed Validated MethodNCCLS/NRSCL
Measurement Techniques UsedFlame Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
Comments 1NBS special Publication 260-63
QuantityAmount-of-substance concentration
From (0)1.3
To (0)7.3
Unit (0)mmol/l
From (1)0.032
To (1)0.052
Unit (1)mmol/l
Peer Reviewed PublicationNBS special publication 260-63
How to Obtain Method CopyContact NCCLS
Review Team Nameelectrolytes
Analyte Category NameElectrolytes
Non-CCQM Key Comparison ReportSee reference cited for comparability assessment study
Non-CCQM Key Comparison Report Hyperlink
Measurement principle/techniqueFlame emission spectrophotometry