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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Mg2+.
Common Use:
To assess electrolyte balance related to magnesium levels to assist in diagnosis, monitoring diseases, and therapeutic interventions such as hemodialysis.
Specimen:
Serum (1 mL) collected in a red- or tiger-top tube.
Normal Findings:
(Method: Spectrophotometry)
| Age | Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 0.4114) |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 1.7–2.5 mg/dL | 0.7–1 mmol/L |
| Child | 1.7–2.3 mg/dL | 0.70–0.95 mmol/L |
| Adult | 1.6–2.6 mg/dL | 0.66–1.07 mmol/L |
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