Pseudohyperkalemia in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Pseudohyperkalemia occurs occasionally in patients with extreme leukocytosis. Increased white blood cell fragility coupled with mechanical stress is felt to be causal. Serum and plasma potassium levels have been both associated with pseudohyperkalemia. Whole blood potassium determination will usuall...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Nephrology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/759749 |