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

Potassium 5.6

Your Potassium level of 5.6 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.

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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 3.696
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
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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.

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