What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
What sample is required?
The determination is made from a venous blood sample.
Is some kind of prior preparation necessary?
For this test you do not need any special preparation.
To determine if the potassium concentration is within normal values and to help evaluate an electrolyte imbalance; to monitor acute or chronic hyperkalemia (increased potassium) or hypokalemia (decreased potassium).
As part of a routine medical examination, when there are symptoms such as weakness and/or cardiac arrhythmia or when an electrolyte imbalance is suspected; This test should be performed at regular intervals when medication is being taken and/or when there is a disease or process that may affect the potassium concentration, such as hypertension or kidney disease.
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