Is Potassium 10 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 10 mean?

Your Potassium level of 10 is a High Potassium level.

High 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	3.535
5-10 years	3.57
10-15 years	3.606
15-20 years	3.642
20-25 years	3.678
25-30 years	3.715
30-35 years	3.752
35-40 years	3.79
40-45 years	3.828
45-50 years	3.866
50-55 years	3.905
55-60 years	3.944
60-70 years	3.983
70-80 years	4.023
80-90 years	4.063
90-100 years	4.104
>100 years	4.145

*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	3.536
5-10 years	3.572
10-15 years	3.609
15-20 years	3.646
20-25 years	3.684
25-30 years	3.722
30-35 years	3.76
35-40 years	3.799
40-45 years	3.838
45-50 years	3.878
50-55 years	3.918
55-60 years	3.958
60-70 years	3.999
70-80 years	4.04
80-90 years	4.082
90-100 years	4.124
>100 years	4.166

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.