hi i have to go into hospital for a potassium check as i have low potassium i was just wondering what level should my potassium be at so i dont have to go onto a drip and also how long does it take to get a potassium blood check in a hospital, how long does it take for the results to arrive back.thankyou
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. The serum potassium levels should be above 3.5 MML/L to avoid Chat Doctor.  It should be less than 5 MML/L always. The range is 3.5-5 MML/L2. Low potassium is known to myalgic, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms, flaccid paralysis, constipation, etc. It needs to be corrected slowly, as increased potassium is much more dangerous.3. Potassium blood check up and results should be complete within an hour of you giving your sample to the lab.4. Take potassium rich food in diet like potato, banana, apricots, fish etc. to improve potassium. Diuretics commonly cause hypokalemia. Look into your medications. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.