Mg (Magnesium)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 31


Magnesium is essential for the energy metabolism of the cells and for neuromuscular transmission.

Material

Serum or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

Method

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Duration

Reporting of results on the day the sample is received (Mon–Sat)

Remark

  • Hypermagnesaemia may occur hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease).
  • Cattle: Hypomagnesaemia is the most common cause of grass tetany.