Potassium is a mineral that is found throughout the body and it is very essential to your health. This is one of the several electrolytes that help to control the body’s fluid levels and acid-base balance. Potassium (K+) helps nerves and muscles communicate.Most potassium tests check the amount of potassium in your blood, but a urine potassium test is used in some situations. These tests can find out whether you have normal levels of potassium. Potassium values that are too high or too low can cause numerous symptoms and health risks.
The Potassium test cost is ₹ 220. This Potassium blood test price includes the fastest free home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 6 Hours. There are no additional charges for home sample collection—it's completely free.
It is recommended:As a part of your regular check-up to diagnose kidney diseases.Upon the appearance of symptoms indicating neuromuscular conditions like muscular weakness, irregular heartbeats, cardiac arrhythmia, etc.At regular intervals to check the progress of the condition and treatment efficacy while undergoing treatment for hypertension, kidney diseases, and metabolic acidosis.To check on patients who are receiving diuretic therapy, intravenous fluids, or dialysis.This test is done as a part of regular health check-ups to measure potassium levels in the blood.
The Potassium (K+) test measures:The amount of potassium that is present in a sample of either blood or urine.Potassium is one of the very essential body electrolytes along with sodium, chloride, bicarbonate, etc. As an electrolyte, potassium helps to regulate the number of fluids present in the body and to maintain a correct pH balance.It plays a very important and vital role in cellular metabolism and the transport of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells. It is also essential for the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles and muscle activity.
You will get the reports within 6 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The Potassium (K+) test is prescribed by your doctor after a complete assessment of your conditions.
3.5–5.1 mmol/L
We require a blood sample for this test.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
No, fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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