Magnesium
Mag, Mg+, Magnesium, Magnesium-Serum
- Weakness
- Muscle cramps or twitching
- Confusion
- Irregular heartbeat
- Seizures in severe cases
Symptoms of high levels of magnesium include
- Muscle weakness
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Issues breathing
- Cardiac arrest in severe cases
The doctor also uses the test to follow up on persistently low levels of calcium and potassium when a patient has uncontrolled diabetes or a kidney disorder. In this case, it is ordered alongside kidney function tests like creatinine which help in monitoring kidney function.
- Low dietary intake
- Digestive disorders (such as Crohn's disease)
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Long-term diuretic use
- Prolonged diarrhea
- Post-surgery
- Severe burns
- Pre-eclampsia
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Dehydration
- Diabetic acidosis (when first seen)
- Addison disease
- Use of magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives
Frequently ordered together
Basic Metabolic Panel BMP
Calcium
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP
Electrolytes Serum
Sodium
Phosphate
Parathyroid Hormone PTH Intact And Calcium
Electrolyte Panel-Plasma
Parathyroid Hormone PTH Intact without Calcium
Vitamin D
18.00$
15.00$
21.00$
20.00$
15.00$
15.00$
56.00$
14.00$
51.00$
85.00$