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pseudohyperkalemia |
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pseudohyperkalemia [-hī′pərkəlē′mē·ə] a laboratory artifact indicating an elevated blood potassium level caused by potassium released in vitro from cells in the blood sample. pseudohyperkalemia elevated levels of serum potassium resulting from an increased release from cells during clotting of the sample. Associated with thrombocytosis, extreme leukocytosis, or abnormal white or red blood cells. pseudohyperkalemia Lab medicine An in vitro phenomenon seen in megakaryocytic hyperplasia, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis, or myeloproliferative disease, where rapid clotting of blood releases potassium from RBCs Lab ↑ Serum K+, plasma K+
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