Is Potassium 8 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 8 mean?

Your Potassium level of 8 is a High Potassium level.

High Potassium levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 3.5 mmol/L to 5.1 mmol/L suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

Normal range of Potassium found among men :3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L

Ideal values of Potassium depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Potassium value
<5 years	3.78
5-10 years	4.082
10-15 years	4.409
15-20 years	4.762
20-25 years	4.732
25-30 years	4.702
30-35 years	5.078
35-40 years	5.045
40-45 years	5.013
45-50 years	4.981
50-55 years	4.949
55-60 years	4.917
60-70 years	4.885
70-80 years	4.854
80-90 years	4.823
90-100 years	4.792
>100 years	4.761

*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	3.788
5-10 years	4.1
10-15 years	4.438
15-20 years	4.804
20-25 years	4.772
25-30 years	4.739
30-35 years	4.706
35-40 years	5.094
40-45 years	5.06
45-50 years	5.026
50-55 years	4.992
55-60 years	4.958
60-70 years	4.925
70-80 years	4.892
80-90 years	4.859
90-100 years	4.826
>100 years	4.794

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 recommends a Potassium test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Potassium. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Potassium test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.