Electrolytes & Minerals

Potassium

Overview
Preparation
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Potassium is an electrolyte crucial for proper nerve signalling, muscle function, and heart rhythm. Even small changes in potassium levels can significantly affect heart function, making this an important test for people on certain medications or with kidney disease.

Report Time
2-4 hours
Department
Biochemistry

How to prepare

  1. 1
    No fasting required: You can have your normal diet before the blood test.
  2. 2
    Avoid lenching your fist repeatedly during the blood draw, as this can falsely raise potassium levels.
  3. 3
    Inform about medications: Tell our technician about any diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or potassium supplements you take.
  4. 4
    Avoid hemolysis risk: Let our technician know if you have a history of difficult blood draws.
Test Price
Rs. 550
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Accepted at all hospitals.