Is Potassium 5.6 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 5.6 mean?

Your Potassium level of 5.6 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	3.696
5-10 years	3.903
10-15 years	4.122
15-20 years	4.353
20-25 years	4.597
25-30 years	4.854
30-35 years	4.839
35-40 years	4.824
40-45 years	5.094
45-50 years	5.078
50-55 years	5.062
55-60 years	5.046
60-70 years	5.031
70-80 years	5.015
80-90 years	4.999
90-100 years	4.983
>100 years	4.967

*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	3.702
5-10 years	3.916
10-15 years	4.142
15-20 years	4.381
20-25 years	4.634
25-30 years	4.901
30-35 years	4.885
35-40 years	4.869
40-45 years	4.853
45-50 years	4.837
50-55 years	4.821
55-60 years	5.099
60-70 years	5.082
70-80 years	5.065
80-90 years	5.048
90-100 years	5.031
>100 years	5.014

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.