Is Potassium 7.3 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 7.3 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: September 11, 2025

Your Potassium level of 7.3 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	3.756
5-10 years	4.03
10-15 years	4.324
15-20 years	4.64
20-25 years	4.979
25-30 years	4.952
30-35 years	4.925
35-40 years	4.899
40-45 years	4.873
45-50 years	4.847
50-55 years	4.821
55-60 years	4.795
60-70 years	4.769
70-80 years	4.743
80-90 years	5.089
90-100 years	5.061
>100 years	5.034

*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	3.763
5-10 years	4.046
10-15 years	4.35
15-20 years	4.677
20-25 years	5.029
25-30 years	5
30-35 years	4.972
35-40 years	4.944
40-45 years	4.916
45-50 years	4.889
50-55 years	4.862
55-60 years	4.835
60-70 years	4.808
70-80 years	4.781
80-90 years	4.754
90-100 years	4.727
>100 years	5.082

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.

Medical References

• MedlinePlus – Potassium Blood Test
• WebMD – Potassium Levels Blood Test: High vs. Low, Normal K Level
• MedlinePlus – Potassium test