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Will a cbc show if potassium is low?
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Potassium: No- a metabolic profile is needed to determine potassium levels.
Answered 9/4/2020
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No: CBC = complete blood count. The test looks at your red cells, white cells and platelets only. It does not analyze for electrolytes like potassium. Usually this is part of an electrolyte or metabolic panel. It can also be ordered by itself.
Answered 12/3/2020
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