Depends: Potassium is a finicky chemical. The result is likely correct, however, if you clench you fist before getting blood drawn it can raise potassium. If the red blood cells get damaged during blood collection, that will raise potassium. This is what lab people call pre-analytical issues. Wish you good health!
Answered 10/7/2020
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