CASE-3: Pseudo-hyperkalaemia
Dr. Hani Ajrina Zulkeflee1, Dr Wan Nur Aimi Wan Mohd Zamri2, Dr Siti Nadirah Ab Rahim3, Dr Wan Nor Fazila Hafizan Wan Nik4 and Dr Razan Hayati Zulkeflee5
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
2Pathology Department, Hospital Ampang, Jalan Mewah Utara, Pandan Mewah, 68000 Ampang,Selangor, Malaysia.
3Pathology Department, Hospital Selayang, Lebuhraya Selayang – Kepong, 69100 Batu Caves,Selangor, Malaysia.
4Pathology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Defence Health, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
5Department of Chemical Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. 6Department of Haematology, School of MedicalSciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Hani Ajrina Zulkeflee
E-mail: haniajrina@usim.edu.my
Case History
A 31-year-old lady presented with infected burn injuries. Her past medical history was unremarkable. During the admission, her laboratory results showed persistent hyperkalaemia while the patient remained asymptomatic.
