Description
A Potassium blood test is usually performed if you have symptoms that could be related to an abnormal potassium level. Examples of symptoms of high potassium include an irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, and nausea. Low potassium can cause heartbeat changes, fatigue, muscle cramps and twitches, nausea, and constipation.Measurement of electrolytes including potassium is frequently done if the doctor suspects that you have possible heart issues, kidney problems or a disturbance of the body’s acid-base balance.serum is the only recommended speciman
