potassium levels
Blood mineral count
Potassium levels refers to the concentration of potassium in the blood, a measure tracked in medical contexts because the mineral is essential for nerve and muscle function, especially the heart.
Abnormal potassium levels—too high or too low—can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias: The doctor ordered tests to check her potassium levels.
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