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    What is Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    The Magnesium blood test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the levels of magnesium in a blood sample. Magnesium, an essential mineral and electrolyte, helps to regulate fluid levels and maintain the acid-base (pH) balance within the body. It is also crucial for the proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and the heart, and plays a role in controlling blood pressure and blood sugar.

    While most of the body’s magnesium is stored in bones, tissues, and organs, only a small amount is found in the bloodstream. The kidneys are responsible for regulating magnesium levels in the blood by removing excess magnesium and conserving it when needed, while the intestines absorb magnesium from dietary sources. Abnormal magnesium levels can indicate potential issues with kidney or intestinal function, making the Magnesium test in Noida or your local area valuable for diagnosing health conditions.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Parameters

    The Magnesium test evaluates a single factor: the magnesium concentration in the blood. It is often requested by a doctor when abnormal magnesium levels are suspected. Low levels of magnesium are more commonly observed than elevated ones. Furthermore, the test can reveal the underlying causes of imbalances in other minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, as magnesium is essential for their absorption.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Preparation

    Prerequisites No fasting is needed before having the Magnesium test.

    Best Time to Get Tested The test can be carried out at any time of the day.

    Who Should Get a Magnesium Test? If you have symptoms that indicate abnormal magnesium levels, this test could be necessary. It is also helpful in tracking long-term conditions or medications that alter magnesium levels.

    Cautions Before Taking a Magnesium Test No special preparations are required prior to this test.

    Why Take the Magnesium (Mg) Test?

    Reasons to undergo a Magnesium test include:

    Identify Symptoms: Imbalanced magnesium levels can result in various symptoms. Low magnesium can cause:

    • Numbness or tingling

    • Muscle cramps

    • Loss of appetite

    • Fatigue and weakness

    • Nausea and vomiting

    • Seizures (in cases of severe deficiency)

    • Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)

    High magnesium levels may produce symptoms similar to low levels but can also lead to:

    • Abdominal cramping

    • Diarrhoea

    • Cardiac arrest (in severe cases of high magnesium)

    Monitor Chronic Conditions: For individuals with chronic illnesses like kidney disease, diabetes, malabsorption syndrome, chronic diarrhoea, low calcium or potassium levels, malnutrition, or alcohol use disorder, regular magnesium tests are recommended for better health management.

    Medication Management: People taking certain medications such as diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, or drugs containing magnesium should monitor their magnesium levels to prevent complications.

    Detect Mineral Imbalances: Since magnesium supports the absorption of other minerals like calcium and potassium, this test can help reveal the reasons behind abnormal levels of these nutrients.

    Magnesium (Mg) Test Results and Interpretation

    Accurate interpretation of your Magnesium test results is crucial for identifying and managing health conditions. The normal range for magnesium is 1.6 to 2.3 mg/dL. Here’s what abnormal magnesium levels might suggest:

    High levels: Hypermagnesemia, or high magnesium levels, indicates excess magnesium in the bloodstream. Potential causes include:

    • Magnesium salts, such as those found in certain antacids

    • Addison's disease (affecting adrenal gland function)

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

    Low levels: Hypomagnesemia, or low magnesium, may result from:

    • Low calcium (hypocalcaemia) or potassium (hypokalaemia)

    • Long-term IV feeding (hyperalimentation)

    • Intravenous therapy

    • Diabetes, especially during treatment for ketoacidosis

    • Alcohol abuse

    • Malnutrition or issues with nutrient absorption

    • Hyperparathyroidism

    • Dialysis

    • Pregnancy

    • Hyperaldosteronism

    If your results are abnormal, your doctor will consider your medical history and additional test outcomes to identify the underlying cause. Given the various conditions that can affect magnesium levels, it’s important to consult your doctor to fully understand the significance of your results.

    FAQs on Magnesium (Mg) Test in Noida

    For ₹450, you can schedule a Magnesium test in Noida, including home sample collection. The collection will occur within 60 minutes of booking confirmation, and the results will be available within 12 hours after sample collection.

    Plan your sample collection effortlessly from home. After you book your Magnesium test, an eMedic will visit your address to collect the sample within 60 minutes of the booking confirmation.

    A Magnesium test helps measure the amount of magnesium in your blood, assisting in the diagnosis or monitoring of kidney disease, malabsorption, diabetes, and electrolyte disturbances, along with assessing your overall mineral and metabolic health.

    There is no need to fast before your Magnesium test in Noida.

    Here’s how to book a Magnesium test through our platform:

    Search for the Test: Locate the Magnesium test in Noida and visit the Orange Health page from the search results.

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

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

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

    Receive Results: Your Magnesium test results will be sent via email or WhatsApp within 12 hours and can also be viewed in our app.

    For the Magnesium test, normal levels should be in the range of 1.6 to 2.3 mg/dL.

    When you arrange for a home Magnesium test, a trained eMedic from Orange Health Labs will come to collect your sample within 60 minutes of confirming your booking. The sample collection process will be completed in under 5 minutes, and you will receive your results online within 12 hours after the collection.

    The frequency of your Magnesium test will be recommended by your doctor after a careful assessment of your overall health.

    In the magnesium test, only a single parameter is assessed—the amount of magnesium contained in the blood sample.

    Orange Health offers the fastest magnesium testing in Noida, delivered conveniently to your home without needing a physical lab visit. Localities in Noida include but are not limited to Sector 1, Sector 15, Sector 18, Sector 26, Sector 37, Sector 50, Sector 62, Sector 76, Sector 93, Sector 100, Sector 104, Sector 110, Sector 120, Sector 128, Sector 137, Sector 150, Sector 168, Sector 71, Sector 63, Sector 22, Sector 41, Sector 108, Sector 47, Sector 121, Sector 45.

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