Magnesium
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 Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| 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 | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mmol/L |
| Telepath | MG1L |
| ICE Codes | LMG |
