{"product_id":"potassium-test","title":"Potassium","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood 🩸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis test can be conducted at any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou can eat and drink normally before this test. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have symptoms such as muscle weakness, cramps, or irregular heartbeats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have kidney disease or are taking medications that affect potassium levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"473\"\u003eYou have ongoing vomiting, diarrhoea, or dehydration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potassium blood test measures the level of potassium in your blood, an essential electrolyte required for normal muscle contraction, nerve signalling, and heart rhythm. Abnormal potassium levels may be associated with kidney disease, dehydration, hormonal imbalances, or the effects of certain medications such as diuretics. This test is commonly used to monitor electrolyte balance, assess kidney function, and investigate symptoms that may affect cardiac and muscle health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47937050280091,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_20_2025_07_58_59_PM.png?v=1755716532","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/potassium-test","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}