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Health Encyclopedia: Potassium Test

Alternative Names

Hypokalemia test; K+

What the risks are

Risks associated with venipuncture are slight:

Excessive bleeding
Fainting or feeling light-headed
Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
Multiple punctures to locate veins

Special considerations

The following factors can interfere with the test:

Infusion of potassium-containing fluids

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