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Does high level calcium and potassium mean kidney problems?only mildly elevated. going for recheck
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Not necessarily: Good idea to recheck labs, as often minimally abnormal studies the result of improper handling of the blood specimen, causing hemolysis.
Answered 3/20/2014
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