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Magnesium Concentration (Mg, Blood)

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What this test measures

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Reference ranges and concentrations

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Biological marker/agent / concentrationReference rangeUnitAgeGenderCategory / test group
Magnesium (Mg, Blood)1.3 – 2.6mEq/LAdult ( > 16y)BothBlood Studies / Electrolytes
Magnesium (Mg, Blood)1.4 – 2.2mEq/LBirth - 2wksBothBlood Studies / Electrolytes
Magnesium (Mg, Blood)1.4 – 1.8mEq/LChild (< 10y)BothBlood Studies / Electrolytes

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Conditions where linked markers may be increased or decreased

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Markers often increased in

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Markers often decreased in

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Magnesium Concentration (Mg, Blood)

ID 487

Summary References

Treatments:

1. McBain AM, Brown IR, Menzies DG, Campbell IW. Effects of improved glycaemic control on calcium and magnesium homeostasis in type II diabetes. J Clin Pathol 1988;41:933-35.

2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8173141

3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7977315

4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7786695