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Potassium ( K )
Rate: Rs. 100
Sample
This is done on the serum of patient.
K level is very important for to assess the electrolyte imbalance.
Hypokaleimia ( Decreased K level ) may be seen in various conditions like:
1.decreased intake.
2.Metabolic Alkalosis.
3.increased gastrointestinal loss.
4.renal causes like patients on diuretics.
Hyperkalemia (Increased K level) may be seen in:
1.renal failure.
2.Metabolic acidosis.
3.diabetic ketoacidosis.
4.Addison disease.
5.Sodium depletion.
6.Sever tissue damage and massive blood transfusion.
NORMAL 3.5 to 5.0 meq/l
