Eurofins Biomnis code

MGU

Synonyms

• Magnesium overload
• Mg

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A cation found almost exclusively inside cells, especially in bone tissue. Blood magnesium levels are only a moderately reliable indicator of overall magnesium reserves because they can be normal even in patients with serious deficiency. Excess magnesium causes central nervous system depression and neuromuscular irritability secondary to renal or thyroid insufficiency or an adverse drug reaction. Magnesium deficiency can be due to inadequate intake, losses via the intestine or the kidneys, or to drug-induced inhibition of tubular reabsorption especially aminoglycoside antibiotics and diuretics.

Preanalytics

• 1 tube(s) :
• Acidified 24H urine sample (pH = 1)
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Store urine in a cool place during collection.
Urine acidified with HCl
Specify diuresis

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Chemistry - Spectrophotometry

Turnaround time

2 days