Is Potassium 8.2 high, normal or dangerous? What does Potassium level 8.2 mean?

Your Potassium level of 8.2 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	3.787
5-10 years	4.098
10-15 years	4.434
15-20 years	4.798
20-25 years	4.765
25-30 years	4.733
30-35 years	4.701
35-40 years	5.086
40-45 years	5.052
45-50 years	5.018
50-55 years	4.984
55-60 years	4.951
60-70 years	4.918
70-80 years	4.885
80-90 years	4.853
90-100 years	4.82
>100 years	4.787

*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	3.796
5-10 years	4.117
10-15 years	4.465
15-20 years	4.842
20-25 years	4.808
25-30 years	4.774
30-35 years	4.74
35-40 years	4.706
40-45 years	4.672
45-50 years	5.067
50-55 years	5.031
55-60 years	4.995
60-70 years	4.959
70-80 years	4.924
80-90 years	4.889
90-100 years	4.854
>100 years	4.819

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.