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Potassium test
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Potassium test?
This test measures the amount of potassium in the blood. Potassium (K+) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells and waste products out of cells.
Potassium levels in the body are mainly controlled by the hormone aldosterone.
See also: Aldosterone test
Alternative Names:
Hypokalemia test; K+
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