Valharley

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1. Potassium and Insulin Relationship

   Valharley replied to standout22's topic in Student Assist

   Maybe then you can explain to me what an RBC potassium test is? And why is there such a test if there is no potassium stored there?

2. Potassium and Insulin Relationship

   Valharley replied to standout22's topic in Student Assist

   RBC potassium tests what is inside the red blood cells which is where potassium is stored. SERUM tests extracellular potassium which is where the body used it from to take it inside the RBC when that falls low. Normal serum potassium does not preclud...

3. Potassium and Insulin Relationship

   Valharley replied to standout22's topic in Student Assist

   Actually there is a lab test for intracellular Potassium called an RBC Potassium test. I found this site looking for more information about my OWN issues as I have been on 120mEq potasisum for about 2 years now and just had to raise my insulin a litt...