Pseudo-hypokalemia occurs due to?

A. Leukemia

B. Leucopenia

C. Inappropriate fist clenching/tight compression of muscles prior to sampling

D. Use of a thin bore needle during sampling

Correct Answer: Leukemia

Description: In Leukemia there is In vitro shift of K+into cells and if sample is kept for long outside and it may show Pseudo-hypokalemia. Pseudo K??" Leukemia Pseudo K??' Thin bore needle, Excessive clenching of the fist, Hemolysis Pseudo Na??" Lipids??' , Multiple myeloma

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