Magnesium
Acquire test
Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.
With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.
Test execution on-site or at a later date
You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.
Quick and reliable results
Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.
CaboCheck Benefits
Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke
Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten
Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor
Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online
Fragen und Antworten zu Magnesium
What is the respective laboratory value?
Magnesium is an essential mineral that is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism, and bone health. The laboratory value measures the magnesium concentration in the serum, which represents only about 1% of the total magnesium in the body.
For whom is such a test to be considered?
The recommended Magnesium test is for: People with symptoms such as muscle cramps, numbness or tingling Persons with chronic diseases such as diabetes or kidney diseases Patients with suspected electrolyte disorders (e.g. due to diarrhea or vomiting) People who take diuretics, proton pump inhibitors or other medications that increase magnesium excretion Athletes or people with high physical stress
What is it used for?
The test serves to diagnose magnesium deficiencies or excesses, which can lead to muscle cramps, heart rhythm disorders or neurological disorders. It can also help to clarify the cause of electrolyte disorders.
What can be inferred from that?
A low magnesium level indicates a deficiency that can be caused by insufficient intake, increased loss (e.g. through diarrhea, vomiting) or certain diseases. Symptoms of a deficiency are: Muscle cramps, especially in the calves Heart rhythm disorders Nervousness or trembling An elevated value is rare, but occurs in severe kidney failure or excessive magnesium intake and can lead to muscle weakness and respiratory paralysis.
What is the ideal time for a test?
The testing should be carried out if symptoms such as muscle cramps, chronic fatigue or heart rhythm disorders occur. It is also reasonable to check in patients with chronic illnesses or with prolonged intake of medications that affect the magnesium balance.
Particularly interesting?
Serum magnesium does not always reflect the actual magnesium status of the body, as the majority of magnesium is stored in bones and cells. Intracellular magnesium is more accurate, but more complex to measure. Magnesium is closely linked to other electrolytes such as calcium and potassium. A deficiency or excess often also affects their levels.