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A member asked:

My potassium is typically 3.5-4.0 range, last test 5.0. possible/normal to fluctuate from low to high ends?

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Dr. Boris Ripa answered

Yes.: Depend on intake and out take of K in the body

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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Fasted for cholestrol test. Potassium was in low range. Lab stated my serum globulin was low snd out of normal range. Worried but could fasting have affected results? Thank you so much?

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Can potassium fluctuate just slightly under/over normal range throughout the day, such as 3.4 or 5.1, but then go back in 3.5-5.0 range and be fine?

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I have read that tests for potassium can be inaccurate. How can I trust the results on my recent test? I was very low before, now normal @ 4.0.

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I had a blood test and my potassium was 3.4. I had fasted for 13+ hours for test. Is this normal for fasted state (potassium lower). My diet is low in fruits and veg. I dont like veg. Fruits ok. How much potassium should I eat a day?

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