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Does destruction of platelets lead to elevated potassium?
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Possible but unlikel: If there was renal problems and the patient had rapid antibody destruction of platelets the k could be elevated. This event is uncommon.
Answered 9/5/2013
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Pseudohyperkalemia: If your platelet level is normal or low- you will not have elevated potassium related to the platelet destruction- unless you have significant kidney problem/failure. Pseudohyperkalemia-increased in-vitro potassium level can happen-in the setting of significantly elevated level of platelet- due to the release of potassium from platelet granules during coagulation, as well as during degranulation.
Answered 9/10/2013
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