SDK
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What are the causes of pseudohyperkalamia????
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| merrk
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1.sampling technique
hemolysis and release of intracellular K from RBCs in the sample.
fist clenching during phlebotomy,tight tourniquet, delay in centrifugation
2. thromobocytosis (platelet count > 106/µL) due to release of K from platelets during clotting
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| SDK
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Thnx merrk....for nice explanation...
3)WBCs > 100000..???
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| syeruq
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Causes of pseudohyperkalemia:
1-Blood Sample clotted
2-Hemolysis via small needle (traumatic Venipuncture)
3-Delayed analysis
4-Excessive tourniquet
5-Severe Thrombocytosis
6-Severe Leukocytosis
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