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Potassium is a vital electrolyte found mainly inside the body’s cells. It plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, regulating blood pressure, enabling muscle contraction (including the heart muscle), and facilitating nerve signal transmission. Imbalances in potassium levels can lead to serious cardiac, muscular, or neurological issues.

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Potassium

Test Code: MTC00807

Potassium is an essential mineral that helps regulate fluid balance, muscle function, and nerve signal transmission.

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Blood

Preparation

Without Fasting

TAT

4 hours

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Causes of high potassium: kidney failure, severe dehydration, potassium-sparing diuretics, internal bleeding, or muscle breakdown.
Causes of low potassium: chronic diarrhea or vomiting, potassium-wasting diuretics, malnutrition, or certain endocrine disorders.
Effect on heart muscle: can cause arrhythmias, slow heartbeat, or cardiac arrest if imbalance is severe.
Symptoms of high potassium: muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling in extremities.
Symptoms of low potassium: muscle cramps, general weakness, constipation, and irregular heartbeat.
Diet effect: potassium-rich foods like bananas and potatoes increase levels, while low intake or high sodium may reduce it.

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