MAGNESIUM, RANDOM URINE
| Magnesium is a cofactor of many enzyme systems. Decreased renal function as in dehydration, Diabetic acidosis & Addison’s disease, reduces the urinary excretion of magnesium. Chronic glomerulonephritis, Aldosteronism & Drugs like Cyclosporine enhance excretion. This assay is useful for assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentration and determining whether body is receiving adequate nutrition. |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
MAGNESIUM, RANDOM URINE
| Test Code | M-003 |
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| Test Description | **MAGNESIUM, RANDOM URINE |
| Clinical Category | DISORDERS OF NUTRITION |
| Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random urine |
| Method/Technology | Xylidyl blue |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |