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    What is Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    The Magnesium blood test is used to measure the concentration of magnesium in a sample of blood. As a vital mineral and electrolyte, magnesium helps control fluid levels and maintain acid-base balance (pH) in the body. It also plays an important role in the functioning of nerves, muscles, and the heart, as well as in regulating blood pressure and blood sugar.

    Most of the body’s magnesium is found in the bones, tissues, and organs, with only a small amount circulating in the blood. The kidneys play a major role in managing blood magnesium levels by filtering out excess amounts and conserving magnesium when levels are too low, while the intestines absorb magnesium from food. Abnormal magnesium levels could indicate issues with kidney or intestinal function, making a Magnesium test in Mumbai or any nearby city helpful for diagnosing various medical conditions.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Parameters

    The Magnesium test focuses on a single parameter: the level of magnesium in the bloodstream. Doctors typically order this test when there is concern that magnesium levels may be abnormal. Deficiency in magnesium is seen more often than elevated levels. This test can also assist in determining the reasons behind abnormal levels of other minerals like calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, given that magnesium plays an essential role in their absorption.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Preparation

    ● Prerequisites Fasting is not required before taking the Magnesium test.

    ● Best Time to Get Tested You can schedule this test at any time during the day.

    ● Who Should Get a Magnesium Test? Those who display symptoms of imbalanced magnesium levels may need this test. It also aids in the monitoring of chronic health issues or medications that impact magnesium levels.

    ● Cautions Before Taking a Magnesium Test There are no specific precautions to follow before taking this test.

    Why Take the Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    Reasons to schedule a Magnesium test include:

    ● Identify Symptoms: Abnormal magnesium levels, whether too high or too low, can lead to different symptoms. Symptoms of low magnesium might include:

    • Numbness and tingling

    • Muscle cramps

    • Seizures (in extreme cases of deficiency)

    • Loss of appetite

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Fatigue and weakness

    • Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)

    High magnesium levels can cause some similar symptoms but may also result in:

    • Abdominal cramps

    • Diarrhoea

    • Cardiac arrest (in severe cases of excess magnesium)

    ● Monitor Chronic Conditions: Individuals with conditions like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, persistent diarrhoea, low potassium or calcium levels, malnutrition, malabsorption syndrome, or alcohol use disorder might need regular magnesium testing for effective health management.

    ● Medication Management: If you are taking medications that affect magnesium levels, such as proton pump inhibitors, diuretics, or magnesium-containing drugs, it’s important to monitor your magnesium to prevent complications.

    ● Detect Mineral Imbalances: Since magnesium aids in the absorption of other minerals like potassium and calcium, this test can help uncover imbalances in these nutrients.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Results and Interpretation

    A proper interpretation of your Magnesium test results is vital for diagnosing and managing health conditions. The normal range for magnesium levels is 1.6 to 2.3 mg/dL. Here’s what abnormal levels may indicate:

    ● High levels: Elevated magnesium, or hypermagnesemia, occurs when magnesium is excessively high in the blood. Potential causes include:

    • Magnesium-containing antacids or salts

    • Addison's disease (adrenal gland disorder)

    • Severe preeclampsia or eclampsia, where magnesium sulphate is used as an anticonvulsant

    ● Low levels: Low magnesium, known as hypomagnesemia, can be caused by:

    • Low calcium (hypocalcaemia) or low potassium (hypokalaemia)

    • Long-term nutritional support through IV feeding (hyperalimentation)

    • Intravenous therapy

    • Diabetes, especially during ketoacidosis treatment

    • Alcohol abuse

    • Malnutrition or malabsorption issues

    • Hyperparathyroidism

    • Dialysis treatment

    • Pregnancy

    • Hyperaldosteronism

    If your results show abnormal magnesium levels, your doctor will consider your medical history and other test outcomes to determine the cause. Various factors can affect magnesium, so discussing the results with your doctor is important for understanding their impact on your health.

    FAQs on Magnesium (Mg) Test in Mumbai

    In Mumbai, the cost for a Magnesium test is ₹500, which covers home sample collection. The sample will be collected within 60 minutes of booking confirmation. Results will be delivered within 12 hours after collection.

    It’s now simple to arrange for a home sample collection. Once you book your Magnesium test at home, an eMedic will come to your location and collect the sample within 60 minutes of booking confirmation.

    The Magnesium test measures the magnesium levels in your bloodstream, aiding in the diagnosis or monitoring of conditions like kidney disease, diabetes, malabsorption, and electrolyte imbalances, as well as providing insights into overall mineral and metabolic health.

    You do not need to fast prior to taking a Magnesium test in Mumbai.

    Follow these steps to book a Magnesium test through our platform:

    ● Search for the Test: Look for the Magnesium test in Mumbai and click on the Orange Health page in the search results.

    ● Review and Verify: Choose the test, check any necessary prerequisites, enter your location, and confirm your booking by selecting a convenient home sample collection time.

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

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

    ● Receive Results: You will receive your Magnesium test results via email or WhatsApp within 12 hours, and they can also be viewed on our app.

    The Magnesium test is considered normal when levels fall between 1.6 and 2.3 mg/dL.

    Upon scheduling your Magnesium test at home, a trained eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to collect your sample within 60 minutes after booking confirmation. The entire sample collection will be completed in under 5 minutes, and you can expect your results online within 12 hours following the sample collection.

    Your physician will determine the frequency of Magnesium testing based on a detailed evaluation of your health status.

    Only one aspect is measured in the magnesium test, which is the concentration of magnesium in the blood sample.

    Orange Health offers the fastest magnesium testing in Mumbai, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical lab visit. Localities in Mumbai include but are not limited to Colaba, Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Malabar Hill, Churchgate, Worli, Dadar, Parel, Byculla, Bandra, Andheri, Juhu, Ghatkopar, Powai, Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, Santacruz, Khar, Versova, Lokhandwala, Goregaon, Borivali, Kandivali, Mulund, Bhandup, Kurla.

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    References

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    2. Magnesium blood test. [Internet]. NHS Health.  Available from:  https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/magnesium
    3. Cascella M, Vaqar S. Hypermagnesemia. [Updated 2023 Jun 4]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan  Available from:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549811/
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    Magnesium (Mg) Test in Mumbai

    Test NameMagnesium (Mg) Test
    PriceThe Magnesium (Mg) Test price is ₹ 500.
    Also Known AsMagnesium-Serum, Mg, Mag
    PurposeTo measure Magnesium levels in the blood
    Pre-test InformationFasting is not required for a Magnesium (Mg) Test
    Report DeliveryGet reports within 12 hours.
    FrequencyAs prescribed by your doctor.
    Home TestingYes, home blood sample collection in 60 minutes from booking.
    Sample RequiredA blood sample is required for a Magnesium (Mg) Test

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Price in Mumbai

    The Magnesium (Mg) Test cost in Mumbai is ₹ 500. This Magnesium (Mg) Test price includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 12 hours.

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