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| Potassium | |
| Product | Potassium |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | BQ043CR |
| Quantity | 50 Tests |
| Sample Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Description | For the colorimetric determination of potassium in human serum and plasma. Potassium is the principle cation of the intracellular fluid. It is also an important constituent of the extracellular fluid due to its influence on muscle activity. Its intracellular function parallels that of its extracellular function, namely influencing acid-base balance and osmotic pressure, including water retention. Elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia) are often associated with renal failure, dehydration shock or adrenal insufficiency. Decreased potassium levels (hypokalemia) are associated with malnutrition, negative nitrogen balance, gastrointestinal fluid losses and hyperactivity of the adrenal cortex. The amount of potassium is determined by using sodium tetraphenylboron in a specifically prepared mixture to produce a colloidal suspension. The turbidity of which is proportional to potassium concentration in the range of 2 - 7 mEq/L. |
| Species | Human |
