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

Photometry

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.