Is Potassium 5.1 normal, high or low? What does Potassium level 5.1 mean?

Your Potassium level of 5.1 is a Normal Potassium level.

Normal 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	3.679
5-10 years	3.867
10-15 years	4.064
15-20 years	4.271
20-25 years	4.489
25-30 years	4.718
30-35 years	4.959
35-40 years	4.946
40-45 years	4.933
45-50 years	4.921
50-55 years	4.908
55-60 years	4.895
60-70 years	4.883
70-80 years	4.87
80-90 years	4.857
90-100 years	4.845
>100 years	5.092

*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	3.684
5-10 years	3.878
10-15 years	4.082
15-20 years	4.296
20-25 years	4.522
25-30 years	4.76
30-35 years	5.01
35-40 years	4.996
40-45 years	4.982
45-50 years	4.969
50-55 years	4.955
55-60 years	4.941
60-70 years	4.928
70-80 years	4.915
80-90 years	4.901
90-100 years	4.887
>100 years	4.874

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.