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Book Potassium Appointment Online at the best price in Delhi/NCR from Ganesh Diagnostic. NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic centre in Delhi offering a wide range of Radiology & Pathology tests. Get Free Ambulance & Free Sample collection from Home. 24 Hour Open.

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A potassium test determines the potassium level in the blood, an electrolyte necessary for muscle and nerve function. It maintains your body's fluid and acid-base balance. This test is typically performed if you have an irregular heartbeat, muscle twitches, or weakness.

Hyperkalaemia occurs when the kidneys fail to adequately filter excess potassium from the blood for excretion through urine. Hypokalaemia occurs when the body lacks potassium due to diuretics used to treat high blood pressure or other ailments.

Why done? 

  • As part of routine blood potassium testing.
  • During a kidney disease check-up
  • Symptoms of neuromuscular disorders such as muscular weakness, irregular heartbeats, or cardiac arrhythmias appear.
  • To track the progress of hypertension, kidney disease, and metabolic acidosis treatments.
  • To monitor patients receiving diuretics, IV fluids, or dialysis.

Procedure: 

A blood sample is needed.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for Potassium (K+) Test:

  • Doctor prescription. 
  • A valid government ID.

After Care: 

No care is required.

Cost of Potassium (K+) Test in Delhi: 

The Potassium (K+) Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.

Test Type Potassium
Includes
Preparation
Reporting

Within 24 hours*

Test Price ₹ 100 ₹ 200
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

You would not need any special preparations for the potassium blood test or your electrolyte panel. If provider that has ordered even more tests on your blood sample, you also need to fast (not eat or even drink) for the next several hours before your test.

There is plenty of potassium in:

  • Apricots with dry fruits
  • Tree fruits, avocados, the apples, the oranges and the bananas.
  • Leafy greens  like spinach, kale
  • Vine fruits like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant and the pumpkin.
  • Root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and the sweet potatoes.

The Potassium would be vital for each cell in the body. It's responsible for producing your energy, and protecting your heart and also more.

The urine test could be done using the single urine sample or any urine collected over the 24 hours. The single urine sample will also be health professional's office or even at home.

The Potassium deficiency is also diagnosed with the blood test. The doctor would order the test as part of a routine medical examination, or because due to blood pressure or the kidney disease. In case, one has potassium deficiency, the doctor would usually refer you for even more tests to find out the actual cause.

There are also several reasons why the doctor might recommend you to get a potassium test, including diagnosis or to monitor the kidney disease, which is also the most common cause of you high potassium levels. In case, one is suffering from heart-related problems, such as the high blood pressure (hypertension)

You could get yourself tested at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. We would be happy to assist you in getting your sample by trained staff and technicians.

Yes, everybody is eligible for a FREE Home Sample Collection from Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center. Our trained phlebotomist would draw your sample from the convenience of your home.We also provide online support and would send your reports digitally on your phone through whatsapp as well. Moreover, if at any stage, you require Consultation from doctor, we provide Free Doctors Consultation as well.

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