Is Potassium 5.2 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 5.2 mean?

Your Potassium level of 5.2 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	3.682
5-10 years	3.873
10-15 years	4.074
15-20 years	4.286
20-25 years	4.509
25-30 years	4.743
30-35 years	4.99
35-40 years	4.976
40-45 years	4.963
45-50 years	4.95
50-55 years	4.936
55-60 years	4.923
60-70 years	4.91
70-80 years	4.896
80-90 years	4.883
90-100 years	4.87
>100 years	4.857

*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	3.687
5-10 years	3.884
10-15 years	4.092
15-20 years	4.311
20-25 years	4.542
25-30 years	4.785
30-35 years	5.041
35-40 years	5.027
40-45 years	5.012
45-50 years	4.997
50-55 years	4.983
55-60 years	4.969
60-70 years	4.955
70-80 years	4.94
80-90 years	4.926
90-100 years	4.912
>100 years	4.898

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.