Is Potassium 6 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 6 mean?

Your Potassium level of 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	3.71
5-10 years	3.933
10-15 years	4.169
15-20 years	4.419
20-25 years	4.684
25-30 years	4.965
30-35 years	4.947
35-40 years	4.929
40-45 years	4.912
45-50 years	4.895
50-55 years	4.878
55-60 years	4.861
60-70 years	4.844
70-80 years	4.827
80-90 years	4.81
90-100 years	5.099
>100 years	5.081

*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	3.716
5-10 years	3.946
10-15 years	4.19
15-20 years	4.449
20-25 years	4.724
25-30 years	5.016
30-35 years	4.997
35-40 years	4.978
40-45 years	4.959
45-50 years	4.94
50-55 years	4.921
55-60 years	4.902
60-70 years	4.883
70-80 years	4.865
80-90 years	4.847
90-100 years	4.829
>100 years	4.81

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.