What Is A Potassium Blood Test And What Is A Normal Potassium Level Blood Test Result?
A potassium test simply measures the amount of potassium that is in the blood. A normal potassium level blood test result is 3.6 to 4.8 milliequivalents of potassium per each liter of blood. Those who have less than 3.6 milliequivalents of potassium per each liter of blood are said to have hypokalemia, and those who have greater than 4.8 milliequivalents of potassium per each liter of blood are said to have hyperkalemia. In particular, a blood potassium level that is equal to or less than 2.5 milliequivalents per liter, or is greater than 6.0 milliequivalents per liter, is a sign of a very dangerous underlying condition and requires immediate medical attention.
