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Urine potassium
Typical UK adult rangeNo single typical range
What this test measures
The concentration of potassium in a urine sample, used when blood potassium is unexpectedly high or low.
Why doctors request it
Hospital and kidney specialists use it to work out whether the kidney is losing or holding potassium.
What commonly pushes it up
- A high potassium intake
- Water tablets as a class
- Some hormone conditions
What commonly pushes it down
- Low intake
- Potassium loss from the gut
Everyday reasons for a value outside the range
- Depends entirely on diet and the moment
About the sample
Read only with blood results from the same time.
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