Is Potassium 6.5 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 6.5 mean?

Your Potassium level of 6.5 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	3.728
5-10 years	3.97
10-15 years	4.228
15-20 years	4.503
20-25 years	4.796
25-30 years	4.776
30-35 years	5.086
35-40 years	5.065
40-45 years	5.043
45-50 years	5.022
50-55 years	5
55-60 years	4.979
60-70 years	4.958
70-80 years	4.937
80-90 years	4.916
90-100 years	4.896
>100 years	4.875

*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	3.734
5-10 years	3.984
10-15 years	4.251
15-20 years	4.536
20-25 years	4.84
25-30 years	4.818
30-35 years	4.797
35-40 years	4.775
40-45 years	5.095
45-50 years	5.072
50-55 years	5.05
55-60 years	5.027
60-70 years	5.005
70-80 years	4.982
80-90 years	4.96
90-100 years	4.938
>100 years	4.916

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.