Reverse pseudohyperkalemia in heparin plasma samples from a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

被引:28
作者
Meng, Qing H. [1 ]
Krahn, John [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Saskatchewan, Dept Pathol & Lab Med, Royal Univ Hosp, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
关键词
Reverse pseudohyperkalemia; Potassium; Heparin plasma; Whole blood; Lymphocytic leukemia;
D O I
10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.03.026
中图分类号
R446 [实验室诊断]; R-33 [实验医学、医学实验];
学科分类号
1001 ;
摘要
Objectives: To investigate the spurious high potassium results in heparin plasma. Design and methods: Potassium values from heparin plasma, serum, and whole blood in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia were determined and compared on chemistry and blood gas analyzers. Results: Potassium levels were strikingly elevated in heparin plasma compared to serum or whole blood in which the potassium levels were surprisingly normal. Conclusions: The phenomenon of reverse pseudohyperkalemia should be publicized. (C) 2011 The Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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