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Magnesium

Essential Mineral Insights for Nervous System and Muscular Health

The Ibn Sina Trust
Praava Health
Dr Lal PathLabs
Omnicare Diagnostic Limited
Thyrocare Bangladesh Ltd
Brac Healthcare
Popular Diagnostic Centre Ltd
JG Healthcare
1040
1300
20% OFF
Sample Type
blood
Fasting Required
No
Description

A magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium in a sample of your blood. Magnesium is a mineral that you get from many kinds of foods you eat.

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How our test process works!

Step 1

Sample Collection

Vaccinated Phlebotomists collects from syringe in the barcoded vials

Step 2

Sample Storage

Only vaccinated phelbos are assigned orders

Step 3

High Tech Facility

Lab ingests the sample into processing machines which are 100% automated

Step 4

Accurate Digital Reports

The reports are generated by the processing machines and clinically correlated by doctors

Overview

The magnesium test measures the amount of magnesium in your blood. Magnesium is essential for muscle function, nerve activity, bone health, and enzymatic reactions. This test helps assess magnesium levels to diagnose imbalances that might affect bodily functions.Imbalances can indicate underlying health issues or lead to symptoms like weakness, cramps, or arrhythmias.

 

Risk assessment

Risk Assessment

Why it’s done:

  • Deficiency (Hypomagnesemia): Associated with malnutrition, chronic diarrhea, alcoholism, or conditions like diabetes.
  • Excess (Hypermagnesemia): Linked to kidney failure, excessive magnesium supplementation, or certain medications like laxatives and antacids.

Symptoms warranting the test:

  • Muscle cramps, weakness, or spasms
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Seizures
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion or mood changes

At-risk populations:

  • People with kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, or endocrine disorders
  • Individuals taking magnesium-altering medications

 

Ranges

Normal Range

  • Serum Magnesium:
    1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL (0.7 to 1.1 mmol/L)

(Note: Ranges may vary slightly between labs.)

 

Test result interpretation

Interpretation of Results

  1. Low Magnesium (Hypomagnesemia):

    • Causes: Malnutrition, chronic diarrhea, excessive alcohol use, certain diuretics, or uncontrolled diabetes.
    • Consequences: Muscle cramps, arrhythmias, seizures, or mood disorders.
  2. High Magnesium (Hypermagnesemia):

    • Causes: Kidney failure, excessive intake (supplements/antacids), or hypothyroidism.
    • Consequences: Nausea, lethargy, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, or cardiac arrest.

 

Sample types

Sample Type

  • Sample Collected: Blood (Serum or Plasma)
  • Collection Method: Venipuncture
  • Tube Used: Typically a red-top or green-top tube (lithium heparin).

In some cases, 24-hour urine collection may be done to evaluate magnesium excretion.

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