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Magnesium Blood Test

Price
£65

Turnaround

12 hours

Appointment

50 minutes

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Turnaround: 12 hours

Appointment: 50 minutes

What Is A Magnesium Test?

In a nutshell, a magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium in your blood. It is important, since magnesium plays a vital role in numerous bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, and bone health.

This test, therefore, helps detect magnesium deficiencies or excesses that could impact your overall well-being.

Why Your Magnesium Levels Matter

Magnesium is a vital mineral that is found in your blood. It is important for many bodily functions, and your magnesium levels help indicate the status of numerous bodily functions. Some of these functions include muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, and bone health.

A magnesium Blood Test also helps detect magnesium deficiencies or excesses that could impact your overall well-being.

Why Test Your Magnesium Levels?

Magnesium imbalances can impact your overall health. Common reasons to check magnesium levels include:

  • Identifying Deficiencies (Or Excess): Symptoms such as fatigue, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, or confusion may indicate abnormal magnesium levels.
  • Managing Chronic Conditions: Conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or gastrointestinal disorders can affect magnesium absorption or excretion.
  • Monitoring Medications: Certain medications, including diuretics or proton pump inhibitors, may influence magnesium levels.
  • Assessing Overall Health: Magnesium is critical for bone health, energy production, and regulating other minerals like calcium and potassium.
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Understanding Your Magnesium Blood Test Results

  • Normal Levels: Magnesium levels typically range between 0.75 and 0.95 mmol/L. Low Levels (Hypomagnesemia): Can result from poor dietary intake, malabsorption, or chronic conditions.
  • High Levels (Hypermagnesemia): Often related to kidney dysfunction or excessive magnesium supplementation.

Who Should Consider A Magnesium Blood Test?

A magnesium blood test is particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing symptoms or managing specific health conditions:

  • Muscle Cramps or Weakness: Persistent cramps may signal magnesium deficiency.
  • Fatigue or Low Energy: Magnesium is essential for energy production, so low levels can lead to tiredness.
  • Heart Arrhythmias: Magnesium plays a role in maintaining a regular heartbeat.
  • Chronic Illnesses: People with diabetes, kidney disease, or gastrointestinal conditions often experience magnesium imbalances.
  • Nutritional Concerns: Those with poor dietary intake, alcohol dependency, or malnutrition may be at risk.

Statistics​

Of UK adults may have magnesium deficiency
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Of UK adults consume less magnesium than recommended
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Of UK adults are affected by magnesium deficiency.
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Of UK adults take meds that reduce magnesium
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How To Book A Blood Test?

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Use our online booking engine or book your test by giving us a call.

Choose your test type

On the online booking engine select the “appointment type” you need.

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You will be seen by one of our friendly phlebotomists or trained clinicians.

Procedure

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Preparing for test

Do not forget to inform your Walk-In-Clinic doctor about any medications, supplements, or vitamins you take, especially magnesium supplements, as they may affect results. Avoid taking magnesium-containing supplements for 24 hours before the test unless instructed otherwise.

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During the test

One of our incredible Walk-In-Clinic healthcare professionals will clean an area of your arm with an antiseptic. A small needle will be used to draw blood from a vein, usually in the inner elbow. The procedure is quick, typically lasting less than 5 minutes.

post appointment

Results

It is normal to experience mild soreness or bruising at the puncture site. Apply a cold pack if needed. As soon as your results are ready, our healthcare professional will be in contact to discuss them with you.

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Magnesium Blood Test

  • Assesses magnesium levels
  • Identifies magnesium deficiencies
  • Monitors bone health and muscle function

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Why is magnesium important for the body?
Magnesium is vital for nerve and muscle function, maintaining a healthy immune system, regulating heartbeat, and supporting bone strength .It can help identify magnesium deficiency, magnesium excess, kidney problems, malabsorption issues, or conditions like diabetes and alcoholism.
Do I need a magnesium blood test?
You may need this test if you experience symptoms such as muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, fatigue, or abnormal calcium/potassium levels.
Are there other tests related to magnesium levels?
Yes, your doctor might order tests for calcium, potassium, or kidney function as they are closely related to magnesium balance in the body.

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