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 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
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
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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Know moreIf 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.