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Erythrocyte magnesium - whole blood Refered Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

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
    Refered Test
    Specialty
    Biochemistry
    Contact(s)
    Dr Gilles PANTEIX
    Dr Laurence PELLEGRINA
    Dr Nicole COUPRIE
    Phone(s)
    +334 72 80 10 41
    +334 72 80 23 05
    +334 72 80 10 04

    Caption

    Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.