Is Potassium 5.5 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 5.5 mean?

Your Potassium level of 5.5 is a High Potassium level.

High Potassium levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 3.5 mmol/L to 5.1 mmol/L suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

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

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Potassium value
<5 years	3.693
5-10 years	3.896
10-15 years	4.11
15-20 years	4.336
20-25 years	4.574
25-30 years	4.826
30-35 years	5.091
35-40 years	5.076
40-45 years	5.06
45-50 years	5.044
50-55 years	5.028
55-60 years	5.013
60-70 years	4.998
70-80 years	4.983
80-90 years	4.968
90-100 years	4.953
>100 years	4.938

*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	3.698
5-10 years	3.907
10-15 years	4.128
15-20 years	4.362
20-25 years	4.609
25-30 years	4.87
30-35 years	4.854
35-40 years	4.838
40-45 years	4.822
45-50 years	5.095
50-55 years	5.079
55-60 years	5.063
60-70 years	5.047
70-80 years	5.031
80-90 years	5.015
90-100 years	4.999
>100 years	4.983

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 recommends a Potassium test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Potassium. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Potassium test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.