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A member asked:

Is it possible for someone to fluctuate between hypokalemia and normal levels such that it is not picked up by the bmp?

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Hypokalia: Certainly possible if the level is fluctuating.

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Answered 4/11/2016

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Yes: It is not uncommon. Labs are not perfect and your body is constantly changing. Just like any electrolyte, it can be high, low and normal from day to day.

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Answered 3/28/2015

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