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    What is Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    A magnesium blood test evaluates the concentration of magnesium in a blood sample. This essential mineral is classified as an electrolyte, which are electrically charged minerals that help manage fluid levels and maintain acid-base balance (pH balance) in the body. Magnesium plays an important role in the proper functioning of nerves, muscles and the heart, and is also significant in regulating blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

    Most of the body’s magnesium is stored in the bones, tissues, and organs with only a small amount present in the blood. The kidneys play a key role in regulating blood magnesium levels by filtering out excess magnesium and conserving it when levels are low, while the intestines manage magnesium absorption from food. Abnormal magnesium levels can indicate problems with kidney or intestinal function, making the Magnesium test in Bangalore or a city near you essential for diagnosing various medical conditions.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Parameters

    The Magnesium test checks for a single parameter: the concentration of magnesium in the blood. It is typically conducted when a doctor suspects that magnesium levels may be abnormal. Low magnesium levels are more frequently observed than elevated levels. Additionally, this test can help identify the underlying causes of abnormal levels of other minerals, such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, since magnesium plays a crucial role in their absorption within the body.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Preparation

    • Prerequisites

    No fasting is required before taking the Magnesium test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    You can get this test done any time during the day.

    • Who Should Get a Magnesium Test?

    You may need this test if you show symptoms of abnormal magnesium levels. This test also helps in monitoring chronic conditions or medications that affect magnesium levels.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Magnesium Test

    No special precautions are required before undergoing this test.

    Why Take the Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    Here are some reasons to schedule a magnesium test:

    • Identify Symptoms : High or low magnesium can suggest various symptoms. Symptoms of low magnesium include:

    • Muscle cramps

    • Numbness and/or tingling

    • Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)

    • Seizures (in cases of extremely low magnesium levels)

    • Loss of appetite

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Fatigue and weakness

    Symptoms of high magnesium can be similar to those of low levels, but may also include additional symptoms such as:

    • Diarrhoea

    • Abdominal cramping

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

    • Monitor Chronic Conditions : Individuals with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, malnutrition, chronic (long-lasting) diarrhoea, low levels of potassium and/or calcium, malabsorption syndrome or alcohol use disorder may need regular magnesium testing to manage their health.

    • Medication Management : If you are taking medications that can affect magnesium levels such as diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, or medicines that may contain magnesium, monitoring is essential to avoid complications.

    • Detect Mineral Imbalances : A Magnesium test can help evaluate the underlying causes of abnormal levels of other minerals, such as calcium and potassium since magnesium plays a role in their absorption.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Results and Interpretation

    An accurate interpretation of your Magnesium test results is crucial to diagnose and manage health conditions. Normal magnesium values should be between 1.6 – 2.3 mg/dL. Here’s what abnormal magnesium levels indicate:

    • High levels : If magnesium levels are above normal levels, you may have a condition called hypermagnesemia, characterised by an excess of magnesium in the blood. 4 Reasons for hypermagnesemia include:

    • Use of magnesium salts (e.g. antacids containing magnesium)

    • Addison's disease (adrenal gland disorder)

    • Severe preeclampsia or eclampsia in patients receiving magnesium sulphate as an anticonvulsant

    • Low levels : Low levels of magnesium are characterised by a condition called hypomagnesemia. Reasons for hypomagnesemia include:

    • Hypocalcaemia (low levels of calcium) and hypokalaemia (low levels of potassium)

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

    • Intravenous therapy

    • Diabetes mellitus - particularly during ketoacidosis treatment

    • Alcoholism

    • Malnutrition and malabsorption

    • Hyperparathyroidism

    • Dialysis

    • Pregnancy

    • Hyperaldosteronism

    If your Magnesium test results are abnormal, your doctor will review your medical history and other relevant test results to determine the underlying cause. Since various conditions can influence magnesium levels, it is important to discuss the significance of your test results with your doctor for a clearer understanding of what they mean for your health.

    FAQs on Magnesium (Mg) Test in Bangalore

    The Magnesium test in Bangalore costs ₹520, which includes home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking confirmation. Test results will be available within 12 hours of sample collection.

    Indeed, you can now plan your sample collection from the convenience of your home. On booking your Magnesium test at home, an eMedic will arrive at your chosen address to collect the sample within 60 minutes of booking confirmation

    A magnesium test measures magnesium levels in the blood to help diagnose or monitor conditions like kidney disease, malabsorption, diabetes, and electrolyte imbalances, and to assess overall mineral and metabolic health.

    No, you do not need to fast before getting a Magnesium test in Bangalore.

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

    • Search for the Test: Look for the Magnesium test in Bangalore and visit the Orange Health page from the search results.

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

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

    • Laboratory Processing: The 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 sent via email or WhatsApp within 12 hours and can also be viewed through our app.

    The normal levels for the Magnesium test should be between 1.6 – 2.3 mg/dL.

    When you schedule your Magnesium test at home, a trained eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to collect your sample within 60 minutes of booking confirmation. The sample collection will be completed in under 5 minutes, and you will get your results online within 12 hours after the home sample is collected.

    Your doctor will recommend the frequency of taking the Magnesium test after a thorough evaluation of your health.

    Only one parameter is assessed in the magnesium test, the amount of magnesium in the blood sample.

    Orange Health offers the fastest magnesium testing in Bangalore, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical lab visit. Localities include but are not limited to Shivaji Nagar, Malleshwaram, Basavanagudi, Frazer Town, Rajaji Nagar, Jaya Nagar, Jalahalli, Old Airport Road, Chamrajpet, Seshadripuram, Yeshwantpur, Magadi Road, Mysore Road, Shanthi Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, RT Nagar, Marathalli, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Bidrahalli, Sri Nagar, Vasanth Nagar, Cottonpet, Mathikere, Peenya, Uttarahalli, Yelahanka, Jakkur, Kadugodi, Madiwala, Banashankari, Domlur, Nagarbhavi, Sadashivnagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta, Kammanahalli, Giri Nagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, CV Raman Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Koramangala, Nandhini Layout, Vidyaranyapura, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Hosur, Electronic City, HSR Layout, Bellandur, Sarjapur, Hennur, Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Adugodi.

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    References

    1. Magnesium blood test. [Internet]. Medline Plus.  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/magnesium-blood-test/
    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/
    4. Hypomagnesemia. [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic.  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23264-hypomagnesemia

    Magnesium (Mg) Test in Bangalore

    Test NameMagnesium (Mg) Test
    PriceThe Magnesium (Mg) Test price is ₹ 520.
    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 Bangalore

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