Serum Potassium

🔍 Overview

The Serum Potassium test measures the level of potassium in the blood, an essential electrolyte required for proper muscle function, nerve transmission, and heart rhythm. Maintaining normal potassium levels is vital for overall body function.

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Evaluate electrolyte balance

• Detect low (hypokalemia) or high (hyperkalemia) potassium levels

• Monitor kidney function and adrenal disorders

• Assess causes of muscle weakness, cramps, or irregular heartbeat

• Monitor patients on diuretics or other medications affecting potassium levels

✔ Critical test for cardiac and muscle health
✔ Often included in electrolyte panels

⏱ Reports Within: 6 Hrs
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required