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    What is Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    A Magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium present in a blood sample. Magnesium is an essential mineral and an electrolyte, which are electrically charged minerals that help regulate fluid balance and maintain the body’s acid-base (pH) balance. This mineral plays a key role in supporting the proper function of nerves, muscles, and the heart, while also helping to control blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

    The majority of magnesium in the body is stored in the bones, tissues, and organs, with only a small portion found in the bloodstream. The kidneys are vital in controlling blood magnesium levels by removing excess magnesium and retaining it when necessary, while the intestines absorb magnesium from food. Abnormal levels of magnesium in the blood may suggest issues with kidney or intestinal function, making a Magnesium test in Hyderabad or your nearby location crucial for diagnosing certain health conditions.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Parameters

    The Magnesium test measures only one parameter: the amount of magnesium in the blood. It is usually performed when a physician suspects a possible imbalance in magnesium levels. Low magnesium is more commonly detected than high levels. Moreover, this test can help uncover the root causes of irregularities in other minerals, such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, as magnesium is vital for their proper absorption in the body.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Preparation

    Prerequisites No fasting is necessary prior to taking the Magnesium test.

    Best Time to Get Tested This test can be done at any time of the day.

    Who Should Get a Magnesium Test? If you experience symptoms that suggest abnormal magnesium levels, this test might be recommended. It’s also useful for tracking ongoing health conditions or medications that influence magnesium levels.

    Cautions Before Taking a Magnesium Test No special precautions are needed before having this test done.

    Why Take the Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    Here are some key reasons to consider scheduling a Magnesium test:

    Identify Symptoms: Both high and low magnesium levels can cause various symptoms. Signs of low magnesium include:

    • Muscle cramps

    • Tingling or numbness

    • Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)

    • Seizures (in severe cases of low magnesium)

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Fatigue and weakness

    • Loss of appetite

    Signs of high magnesium may overlap with low magnesium symptoms but can also present with:

    • Diarrhoea

    • Abdominal cramping

    • Cardiac arrest (in extreme cases of high magnesium levels)

    Monitor Chronic Conditions: Regular magnesium testing is recommended for individuals with chronic illnesses such as kidney disease, diabetes, malnutrition, persistent diarrhoea, low potassium or calcium levels, malabsorption syndrome, or alcohol use disorder, to help manage their health.

    Medication Management: Those taking medications that affect magnesium levels, such as diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, or drugs containing magnesium, should monitor their levels to avoid complications.

    Detect Mineral Imbalances: The Magnesium test helps assess underlying causes of abnormal levels of other minerals like calcium and potassium since magnesium is essential for their absorption.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Results and Interpretation

    Accurately interpreting your Magnesium test results is key to diagnosing and managing health issues. Normal magnesium levels range from 1.6 to 2.3 mg/dL. Here’s what abnormal magnesium results might indicate:

    High levels: Elevated magnesium levels can result in hypermagnesemia, a condition where there’s too much magnesium in the blood. Common causes include:

    • Use of magnesium-containing antacids or salts

    • Addison’s disease (a disorder of the adrenal glands)

    • Severe preeclampsia or eclampsia in individuals treated with magnesium sulphate as an anticonvulsant

    Low levels: Low magnesium, known as hypomagnesemia, may be caused by:

    • Hypocalcaemia (low calcium) or hypokalaemia (low potassium)

    • Long-term intravenous nutrition (hyperalimentation)

    • IV therapy

    • Diabetes, especially during ketoacidosis treatment

    • Alcoholism

    • Malnutrition or malabsorption

    • Hyperparathyroidism

    • Dialysis

    • Pregnancy

    • Hyperaldosteronism

    If your magnesium levels are abnormal, your doctor will evaluate your medical history and other test results to identify the underlying cause. Various factors can influence magnesium levels, so discussing your results with your doctor is essential for understanding their implications for your health.

    FAQs on Magnesium (Mg) Test in Hyderabad

    The Magnesium test in Hyderabad costs ₹450. This includes the convenience of home sample collection, which will take place within 60 minutes after booking confirmation. You can expect the test results within 12 hours after the sample has been collected.

    You can now easily schedule your sample collection from the comfort of your home. When you book your Magnesium test at home, an eMedic will arrive at your specified address to collect the sample within 60 minutes of confirming the booking.

    A Magnesium test checks the levels of magnesium in your blood to help diagnose or monitor conditions such as kidney disease, malabsorption, diabetes, and electrolyte imbalances, while also evaluating your overall mineral and metabolic health.

    No, fasting is not required before undergoing a Magnesium test in Hyderabad.

    To book a Magnesium test through our platform, please follow these steps:

    Search for the Test: Find the Magnesium test in Hyderabad and navigate to the Orange Health page from the search results.

    Review and Verify: Select the test, check for any prerequisites, input your location, and confirm your booking by selecting a convenient time for home sample collection.

    Sample Collection: A certified eMedic will arrive at your home to collect the sample at the scheduled time.

    Laboratory Processing: Your home sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for processing and analysis.

    Receive Results: Results for your Magnesium test will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 12 hours and can also be accessed through our app.

    Normal levels for the Magnesium test typically range from 1.6 to 2.3 mg/dL.

    When you book your Magnesium test at home, a trained eMedic from Orange Health Labs will arrive to collect your sample within 60 minutes of booking confirmation. The sample collection process will take less than 5 minutes, and you will receive your results online within 12 hours after the home sample is collected.

    After a comprehensive assessment of your health, your doctor will advise you on how often to take the Magnesium test.

    The magnesium test evaluates just one parameter: the level of magnesium present in the blood sample.

    Orange Health offers the fastest magnesium testing in Hyderabad, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical lab visit. Localities in Hyderabad include but are not limited to Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Hitech City, Kondapur, Begumpet, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Panjagutta, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Manikonda, Secunderabad, Tarnaka, Abids, Koti, Mehdipatnam, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal, LB Nagar, Nallagandla, Nizampet, Attapur, Malkajgiri.

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