Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: This test measures the amount of potassium in the fluid portion (serum) of the blood. Potassium (K+) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells. Potassium levels in the body are mainly controlled by the hormone aldosterone. Evaluate electrolyte balance; followed patients on diuretic therapy and with renal diseases, evaluate patients being treated for acidosis; prevent cardiac arrhythmias, evaluate and treat ketoacidosis in diabetes mellitus; evaluate acid-base balance, water balance; manage intravenous therapy,and  evaluate muscular weakness, leukemia, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract .

*Please note: The result turn around time is an estimate only and not guaranteed. The reference lab may need additional time due to conditions with the weather, confirmation or repeat testing, or equipment maintenance and other reasons out of our control.