Why does hemolysis cause increased potassium reading?

sample: plasma

2007-03-18 04:53:30 · 2 answers · asked by betx 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

Potassium levels are higher intracellularly. When the cells break down, potassium is released and raises the level.

2007-03-18 04:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

RBC rupture

2007-03-18 04:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by Vicki1970 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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