Potassium Random, Urine near me in Bangalore

The Potassium Random, Urine test is used to measure the amount of potassium, an important electrolyte, in your urine at any random time of the day. Available at an affordable price in Bangalore with Tata 1mg labs, this test helps assess kidney function, diagnose electrolyte imbalances, and monitor conditions affecting potassium levels such as hypertension, certain hormonal disorders, etc. Also, it helps tell if a potassium imbalance is due to kidney problems or other causes. This test is often done in conjunction with other electrolyte tests to help diagnose or monitor conditions such as kidney disease, heart disease, etc. Your doctor may suggest the Potassium Random, Urine test if you experience symptoms such as extreme fatigue, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, tingling and numbness, excessive thirst, excessive urination, etc. suggestive of potassium imbalance. Also, this test can be done to check for conditions like hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium) and hypokalemia (low levels of potassium). Additionally, this test can be done as a part of follow-up testing if you are undergoing diuretic (medicines that help reduce water buildup in the body) therapy or kidney dialysis. 

Urine sample for the Potassium Random, Urine test can be collected at any time of the day. However, the urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after the first and before the last stream). Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.