Is Potassium 6.1 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 6.1 mean?

Your Potassium level of 6.1 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	3.714
5-10 years	3.941
10-15 years	4.181
15-20 years	4.436
20-25 years	4.707
25-30 years	4.994
30-35 years	4.976
35-40 years	4.958
40-45 years	4.939
45-50 years	4.92
50-55 years	4.902
55-60 years	4.884
60-70 years	4.866
70-80 years	4.848
80-90 years	4.83
90-100 years	4.812
>100 years	4.795

*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	3.72
5-10 years	3.954
10-15 years	4.202
15-20 years	4.466
20-25 years	4.747
25-30 years	5.045
30-35 years	5.025
35-40 years	5.005
40-45 years	4.985
45-50 years	4.965
50-55 years	4.945
55-60 years	4.926
60-70 years	4.907
70-80 years	4.887
80-90 years	4.868
90-100 years	4.849
>100 years	4.83

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.