A trace metal important as a co-factor for many enzyme reactions and in DNA synthesis.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0080
Additional Information
HYPOMAGNASAEMIA: Mg deficiency is often associated with signs of hypocalcaemia (Mg is a cofactor of PTH). Deficiency is relatively uncommon as the body can conserve Mg well but can occur due to reduced intake caused by GI disorders (steatorrhea, malabsorption etc). Renal disease can cause hypomagnasemia due to increased urinary loss or defects in renal reabsorption. Also consider hyperaldosteronism, hyperparathyroidism and DM (increased urinary loss). Diuretics, alcohol and nephrotoxic drugs (aminoglycosides, cyclosporinn, cis-platin) can also cause hypomagnasaemia.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send To
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. This test can also be run on trace metals tube (Royal blue top) if necessary. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mmol/L