Short Name: MAG 24
Sample required: Serum
Result Time: 1 Days
Healthy kidneys are able to limit urinary excretion of magnesium to make up for low dietary intake. However, excessive LOSS of magnesium in urine can be a side effect of some medications and can also occur in cases of poorly-controlled diabetes and alcohol abuse. In magnesium DEFICIENCY, urinary magnesium decreases before serum magnesium.