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.
Low Levels of Potassium. Potassium levels are checked through a blood test. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the normal potassium level for an adult is 3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L. A deficiency in potassium, called hypokalemia, can cause symptoms of weakness, muscle cramps, stomach problems, constipation, lack of energy and an abnormal heartbeat.