Magnesium

Test/Investigation

Magnesium

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Units

mmol/L

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Mg

Comments/Precautions

Measured in case of hypocalcaemia and hypoparathyroidism. Low levels commonly seen due to intestinal losses and diuretic therapy.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

0.7 – 1 mmol/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH