Is Potassium 6.4 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 6.4 mean?

Your Potassium level of 6.4 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	3.724
5-10 years	3.962
10-15 years	4.216
15-20 years	4.486
20-25 years	4.773
25-30 years	5.078
30-35 years	5.057
35-40 years	5.037
40-45 years	5.016
45-50 years	4.995
50-55 years	4.975
55-60 years	4.954
60-70 years	4.934
70-80 years	4.914
80-90 years	4.893
90-100 years	4.873
>100 years	4.853

*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	3.731
5-10 years	3.977
10-15 years	4.239
15-20 years	4.518
20-25 years	4.816
25-30 years	4.795
30-35 years	4.774
35-40 years	5.089
40-45 years	5.066
45-50 years	5.044
50-55 years	5.023
55-60 years	5.001
60-70 years	4.98
70-80 years	4.958
80-90 years	4.937
90-100 years	4.915
>100 years	4.894

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.