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Magnesium - blood
Normal Values
1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
High magnesium levels may be seen in persons who have:
Addison's disease Chronic renal failure Dehydration Diabetic acidosis Oliguria
Low magnesium levels may be seen in persons who have:
Alcoholism - Chronic
diarrhea - Delirium tremens
- Hemodialysis
- Hepatic (liver)
cirrhosis Hyperaldosteronism Hypoparathyroidism Pancreatitis - Too much insulin
Toxemia of pregnancy Ulcerative colitis
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Review Date: 02/01/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
