Magnesium (Mg) Lab Values
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Normal 1.6 – 2.6 mg/dL Indications Monitor: Renal failure Chronic alcoholism Cardiac arrhythmias Description Magnesium (Mg) is a cation necessary for protein synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, muscle contraction, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) use, nerve impulse conduction, and blood clotting. Magnesium affects the absorption of sodium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium. What would cause increased levels? Renal insufficiency Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Addison Disease Dehydration Hypothyroidism Overuse of antacids Tissue trauma What would cause decreased levels? Alcoholism Diabetic acidosis Renal failure: Glomerulonephritis Hypercalcemia Malnutrition Malabsorption Hypoparathyroidism Diarrhea
Magnesium (Mg) Lab Values