POTASSIUM KIT

This reagent kit is intended for the “In Vitro “quantitative determination of Potassium in Serum

Potassium is an electrolyte that is vital to cell metabolism. It helps transport nutrients into cells and removes waste products out of cells. It is also important in muscle function, helping to transmit messages between nerves and muscles, 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, this test measures the amount of potassium in the blood