This test is used to find out the potassium levels in the urine over 24 hour period. Potassium is one of the important minerals needed for the body. The Potassium Urine 24 Hour Test is done to know whether an individual is having normal or abnormal potassium levels in the urine. The doctor may ask to perform this test if an individual is suffering from conditions like hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium) and hypokalemia (low levels of potassium. This test is also done to determine the risk of developing a kidney failure. If an individual is on the treatment of anti-diuretic medications like vasopressin, chlorothiazide etc., then the doctor may ask to perform this test to evaluate and to check the effectiveness of the treatment and potassium levels in the body. This helps the doctor to rule out the patient disease condition. If an individual is suffering from symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia (eating disorder causing people to fear about weight gain), bulimia (eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food in short intervals), muscle damage, weakness, fatigue, paralysis in the arms and the legs, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeats, constipation, trauma, then the doctor may ask to do the Potassium Urine 24 Hour Test.Read more

• The Ceruloplasmin Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹750 to ₹1460