Potassium
Potassium is a clinical biomarker on the Kidneys panel, reported in mEq/L. Standard reference range: 3.5–5.2 mEq/L. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 3.8–4.5 mEq/L.
What is Potassium?
Potassium is the principal intracellular cation essential for maintaining resting membrane potential; even small deviations from normal serum levels can cause serious cardiac and neuromuscular dysfunction.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (mEq/L) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 3.5–5.2 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 3.8–4.5 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets Potassium
SomaVue maps every result for Potassium against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
Upload a patient PDF or enter values manually to see the four-lens analysis, cross-marker patterns, and cited evidence for Potassium and 205 other markers.
Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.