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    Potassium (K) in Urine

    Potassium (K) in Urine



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    A test for potassium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much potassium is in the urine. Potassium is both an Reference electrolyte Opens New Window and a mineral.

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    The normal values listed here—called a reference range—are just a guide. These ranges vary from lab to lab, and your lab may have a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should contain the range your lab uses. Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors. This means that a value that falls outside the normal values listed here may still be normal for you or your lab.

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    Potassium in urine in a 24-hour sampleReference 1
    Normal (adults):

    25–125 Reference milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) Opens New Window per day or 25–125 Reference millimoles per liter (mmol/L) Opens New Window per day
    Normal (children):

    10–60 mEq/L per day or 10–60 mmol/L per day

    Many conditions can affect potassium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and past health.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference September 4, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology


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