Is Potassium 0.9 low, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 0.9 mean?

Your Potassium level of 0.9 is a Low Potassium level.

Low Potassium levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 3.5 mmol/L and 5.1 mmol/L. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Potassium range for men is :3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Potassium value
<5 years	3.532
5-10 years	3.564
10-15 years	3.596
15-20 years	3.628
20-25 years	3.661
25-30 years	3.694
30-35 years	3.727
35-40 years	3.761
40-45 years	3.795
45-50 years	3.829
50-55 years	3.863
55-60 years	3.898
60-70 years	3.933
70-80 years	3.968
80-90 years	4.004
90-100 years	4.04
>100 years	4.076

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Potassium levels include:

• Kidney disease
• Addison disease
• Using certain drugs that cause high potassium
• Diabetes
• Conn syndrome

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Normal range of Potassium found among women :3.5-5.1 mmol/L

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Potassium value
<5 years	3.532
5-10 years	3.565
10-15 years	3.598
15-20 years	3.631
20-25 years	3.665
25-30 years	3.699
30-35 years	3.733
35-40 years	3.768
40-45 years	3.803
45-50 years	3.838
50-55 years	3.874
55-60 years	3.91
60-70 years	3.946
70-80 years	3.983
80-90 years	4.02
90-100 years	4.057
>100 years	4.095

If you take a Potassium blood test and the results are not in the normal range (3.5-5.1 mmol/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Potassium Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Potassium test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Potassium levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Potassium test results are usually available within a few hours.