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I got blood work done and potassium was 6.2, i also got an ekg and a heart ultrasound (later that day) and these were totally normal except for sinus tachycardia of anxiety inducing origin. does this mean potassium was a false high?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
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Pathology 51 years experience
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!
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I had Suffered a very stressful condition after drinking 2 energy drinks and coffee ever since im not feeling well and anxious i did ecg only sinus tachycardia echo and blood test is normal is that cardiac neurosis or broken heart syndrome?
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