My potassium levels are consistently low so doc wants to order blood tests to check aldosterone & renin blood levels. i'm on propranolol. is that ok? A doctor has provided 1 answer A member …

do i need to fast for a potassium blood test?: No: Fasting is to check glucose and triglyceride levels.

is there a home test to check potassium levels?: Not that I know of: There is no home test that i can find.

Jul 12, 2020 · No: Fasting may be needed if cholesterol and glucose level is ordered, but not necessary for potassium level.

Nov 25, 2018 · No: Fasting is to check glucose and triglyceride levels.

Apr 30, 2022 · I was put on the bp medicine losartan. no blood work was done to check potassium levels or checked for dehydration. should i be concerned? i saw online that electrolytes should …

Can dehydration cause high potassium levels A member asked: I was put on the bp medicine losartan. no blood work was done to check potassium levels or checked for dehydration. …

Jan 14, 2021 · Hypokalemia: Low potassium can be a very serious condition, and a simple blood test ("electrolyte panel") can measure the serum level. The serum level correlates with but …

Sep 11, 2014 · I would also check potassium levels and magnesium deficiency. (need to check magnesium levels in the red blood cells.), there are other causes but i'd check these.

Jul 6, 2018 · No: Potassium levels are tightly regulated in the body. Fasting should not cause significant change in levels.