Pseudohyperkalemia due to release of potassium from white blood cells during clotting

N Engl J Med. 1966 Feb 17;274(7):369-75. doi: 10.1056/NEJM196602172740702.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Chemical Analysis
  • Blood Coagulation*
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia / etiology*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / complications*
  • Leukemia, Myeloid / metabolism*
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Potassium / metabolism
  • Thrombocytosis

Substances

  • Potassium