Description
This Potassium, Serum is used to measure potassium levels and determine if there is an electrolyte balance. Potassium measurements are useful in monitoring electrolyte balance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease conditions characterized by low or high blood potassium levels. Potassium is elevated in adrenal cortical insufficiency, acute renal failure and in some cases of diabetic acidosis.
Potassium is decreased in diuretic administration and renal tubular acidosis. Potassium is an important electrolyte that works to make sure there is enough fluid in the body, help with muscle contractions, and maintain an acid-base balance.
If you have known kidney disease, symptoms such as muscle weakness or irregular heart beat; a condition treated with diuretics or heart medications; has high blood pressure (hypertension) or is being treated for high blood pressure, we recommend that you seriously consider a Potassium, Serum test.
