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Will someones normal potassium vary? i.e mine is 3.8-4.0 would someone elses be 4.1-4.2? is it dependent on the person?
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YES....: normal K values can range from 3.5- 5.0 depending on the lab that you use. every person is different.
Answered 6/25/2014
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