What is the Magnesium serum test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
This is a blood test that measures the amount of magnesium in the blood which is a type of electrolyte. Most of it is present in the cells and bones but only a small amount of it is present in the blood.
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The normal value for magnesium in serum is 1.82-2.30 mg/dL
Muscles, the heart and nerves need magnesium for proper functioning. It also has a role in controlling blood sugar and blood pressure.
This is a useful test for measuring magnesium in the blood, thus a low level of magnesium is termed magnesium deficiency or hypomagnesemia, and high levels of magnesium are termed hypermagnesemia.
This test is included with other tests for sodium, calcium, potassium and other serum electrolytes.
The following symptoms are indicative of low magnesium:
The following symptoms are indicative of high magnesium:
The following conditions have low magnesium levels which are:
Certain medicines that can affect magnesium levels need to be stopped a few days before the test. Also, magnesium supplements if are being taken should be stopped.
The doctor may ask for additional magnesium in the urine test along with this.
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