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High Potassium levels

2022-06-16 15:00:55
As part of my regular body check up I gave blood and the electrolytes are abnormal. Is this some thing that I need to worry ? Attached report for the same. Potassium-6.1 Chloride-100
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If all rest of investigations are normal, asymptomatic , no significant past medical history, need to rule out pseudohyperkalaemia first. Repeat serum potassium urgent with immediate processing

Answered2022-06-16 15:05:33

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