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Hi Doc, I Recieved My Electrolyte Panel Back And I
Question: Hi Doc, I recieved my electrolyte panel back and I notice the potassium is low along with the chlorine. Please help and let me know what I can do to help these numbers.
Brief Answer:
no significant change, not likely associated with any diseases
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned re any abnormal blood test results. The normal ranges for tests can vary slightly from one lab to the next depending on lab technique and also the population.
Your value for potassium is 3.5 and chloride is 97.
The typical normal range for potassium is 3.5 to 5 or to 5.5.
Chloride 96 to 106 ( some labs use 98 to 106)
This means that the potassium, though on the lower limit of normal, is still normal , which is good.
The chloride may be slightly below the norm or just at the lower limit as well (depending on your lab normal values), but this change is so small, it would not be considered significant. Plus chloride is usually interpreted along with the sodium levels, not on its own
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no significant change, not likely associated with any diseases
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is understandable to be concerned re any abnormal blood test results. The normal ranges for tests can vary slightly from one lab to the next depending on lab technique and also the population.
Your value for potassium is 3.5 and chloride is 97.
The typical normal range for potassium is 3.5 to 5 or to 5.5.
Chloride 96 to 106 ( some labs use 98 to 106)
This means that the potassium, though on the lower limit of normal, is still normal , which is good.
The chloride may be slightly below the norm or just at the lower limit as well (depending on your lab normal values), but this change is so small, it would not be considered significant. Plus chloride is usually interpreted along with the sodium levels, not on its own
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank You. One thing I due notice also is a increase in my CO2 levels I have attached. please let me know if this one Is okay or concerning. I'm worried about acidosis. Thanks
Brief Answer:
this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI
sorry for the delayed reply
The CO2 is slightly increased.
Acidosis is diagnosed if the pH is below 7.35 and the level of bicarbonate is also low. In many persons, the anion gap is also abnormal, yours is within normal range. This is good.
Since the change is slight and there is no change in anion gap, the small change is okay and not significant
Please feel free to ask anything else
this is fine
Detailed Answer:
HI
sorry for the delayed reply
The CO2 is slightly increased.
Acidosis is diagnosed if the pH is below 7.35 and the level of bicarbonate is also low. In many persons, the anion gap is also abnormal, yours is within normal range. This is good.
Since the change is slight and there is no change in anion gap, the small change is okay and not significant
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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