Is your Laboratory accredited?

Yes our laboratory is accredited by the NABL (National Accreditation Board of Testing and Calibration of Laboratories) India & College of American Pathologists (CAP). This accreditation process is carried out every 2 years for NABL & annually for CAP with periodic internal audits carried out twice in a year. All our aforementioned tests are accredited by NABL & CAP.

What are TruHealth Packages?

TruHealth is an expert and comprehensive inner health wellness by Metropolis. It helps you monitor and maintain your inner health parameters better, so that you are ready to achieve your dreams, always.Metropolis TruHealth – Because Health is Everything.

What is a SMART report?

SMART report covers a comprehensive view of your lifestyle related diseases and risk analysis, health recommendations, reminders and recommended reflex tests. Get regular communications to monitor and maintain your inner health.

How long will it take for me to receive the reports?

Reports will be delivered on your registered email id with a TAT (Turnaround time) of 24 hours.

How can I download my test reports?

We will deliver reports on your email id, check the email received from Metropolis India. You can also download it by signing in to your profile in our website or in TruHealth App

Which is the right TruHealth package for me?

You can select the best health package suited to you based on your gender, age and lifestyle.

Is home blood collection service free of charge?

Yes, you don’t need to pay any additional charges for the tests worth Rs.1500 or more.

What is the timing for blood collection from home?

We collect samples from home between 7 AM to 9 PM. we offer Blood collection service on Sunday’s as well.

Is a doctor’s prescription required to avail the testing service?

Doctor’s prescription is not required if you avail any wellness package. For any illness test, prescription might be required.

Where is your test sample processed?

Test samples are processed at our regional laboratories in various cities – Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Banaglore, Delhi and more. You can check out more information here

Potassium Test

55+ booked in last 3 days

No special precautions

Sample Type

Blood

Recommended for

Male, Female

Report

Within 24 Hours

Blood test at Home

NABL & CAP Accredited Labs

Accurate & Quality Test Reports

Trusted by Leading Doctors & Hospitals

Test Overview

A potassium test is used to check the amount of potassium in your blood.

Why take Potassium Test?

Testing blood for potassium levels is not usually ordered individually and always done along with other electrolytes. Your doctor may recommend a potassium test if there are indications for a kidney or a heart disorder or if you are presenting with high blood pressure. It can also be conducted at regular intervals to monitor the effect of certain drugs that impact these potassium levels.

Is this test for you?

Potassium test helps detect heart problems and high blood pressure; they also help in monitoring and diagnosing kidney disease. Your doctor would recommend this test for you if you show signs of a potassium deficiency. They include:

Spasms and muscle cramps
Problems with the digestive system
Increased palpitation
Muscle stiffness and frequent aches

More Info on Potassium Test

Potassium is one of key micronutrients (chemical that is needed in trace quantities for maintaining normal well-being) in the body and is required for functioning of all kind of cells and tissues. Potassium plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.

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Why Metropolis?

Metropolis has a team of 200 senior pathologists and over 2000 technicians delivering diagnostic solutions in the areas of routine, semi specialty and super specialty domains like Oncology, Neurology, Gynaecology, Nephrology and many more.

We offer a comprehensive range of 4000+ clinical laboratory tests and profiles, which are used for prediction, early detection, diagnostic screening, confirmation and/or monitoring of the disease.