Lipemia itself does not affect the safety of a blood product. Lipemia, if excessive, might interfere with our ability to perform. infectious disease testing. When excessive lipemia interferes with testing, all components are discarded at MVRBC.
Low Potassium Symptoms. Usually symptoms of low potassium are mild. At times the effects of low potassium can be vague. There may be more than one symptom involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, kidneys, muscles, heart, and nerves. Abnormal psychological behavior: depression, psychosis, delirium, confusion, or hallucinations.
People who are most likely to have low potassium levels include: Those who take diuretics in order to treat high blood pressure or heart disease. Anyone who frequently takes laxatives. Anyone who has recently had an illness that caused vomiting and diarrhea.