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How low of a level is low potassium?
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Labs vary: Different labs have different thresholds for flagging potasssium as abnormally low. The low range cut off is 3.2-3.5 mmol/l. More importantly than the level, is the cause. See your doctor to confirm there is an explanation.
Answered 2/19/2015
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