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A member asked:

Is a potassium level of 4.0 mmol/l low ?

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Dr. Madhu Kandarpa answered

It is not: Normal potassium 3.8-5.0 mmol/l in most labs.

Answered 1/29/2020

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Could persistent potassium levels below 3.5 but above 3.0 cause symptoms of hypokalaemia? seems odd to have a reference range starting at 3.5 but to tell patients 3.2 isn't "low enough" to cause symptoms. thanks?

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