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Potassium helps to carry electrical signals to cells in your body. It is critical to the proper functioning of nerve and muscle cells, particularly heart muscle cells. Potassium is present in many plant based foods but processing reduces the levels of this nutrient. Anyone with a diet high in processed foods may have a low potassium intake. This test helps to establish your Potassium levels & also monitors the course of treatment in case your levels are low or high.
1. Potassium
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Potassium Serum test is used to measure the amount of potassium in the blood.
Potassium is essential for muscle and nerve function. It is also important to move nutrients into the cells and remove waste products from the cells.
Abnormal levels of potassium can result in serious health issues.
No special preparation required
Daily
B045
Electrolyte Imbalance
2 hrs
72 hrs
1 week
Indirect ISE
2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Hemolysed samples not acceptable.
Potassium is an essential element involved in critical cell functions. Potassium levels are influenced by electrolyte intake, excretion and other means of elimination, exercise, hydration and medications.
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