Potassium (K) In Urine: Results
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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 electrolyte and a mineral.
Normal
Normal results may vary from lab to lab. Results are ready in 1 day.
| Normal (adults): | 25–123 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) or 25–123 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) |
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| Normal (children): | 17–57 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) or 17–57 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) |
Many conditions can affect potassium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and medical history.
| Last updated: | September 18, 2008 |
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
| Editors: | Maria Essig, Tracy Landauer |
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