Erythrocyte magnesium - whole blood Refered Test
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MGE
Synonyms
- Mg
Clinic significance
An almost exclusively intracellular cation which is at its most abundant in bone tissue. Blood magnesium levels can be normal even in seriously deficient subjects and therefore this parameter is a poor indicator of overall magnesium status. Magnesium poisoning causes central nervous system depression and neuromuscular hyperexcitability (secondary to renal or thyroid insufficiency and drug overdosage). Magnesium deficiency can be the result of inadequate intake, gastrointestinal and renal losses or drug-induced impairment of tubular reabsorption (most commonly associated with aminoglycosides or diuretics).Raised levels may be encountered in subjects using excessive antacids
Mention if the subject is a top-level sportsman or woman..
Prenalytics
- 3 mL
- Heparin whole blood (stored away from light)
- Refrigerated
Further information
Methodology
Spectrometry
Turnaround time
4 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Specialty
Contact(s)
Dr Laurence PELLEGRINA
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 23 05
+334 72 80 10 04
Caption
The pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.