Lab test
Magnesium
Role in the Body: Magnesium is crucial for DNA/RNA synthesis, bone structural development, and maintaining normal heart rhythm. It acts as a cofactor in hundreds of enzyme systems and helps transport calcium and…
- Sample
- Serum
- Preparation
- No fasting needed
- Report in
- 48 hours
- Collection
- At your home
About this test
Key Aspects of Magnesium:
- Role in the Body: Magnesium is crucial for DNA/RNA synthesis, bone structural development, and maintaining normal heart rhythm. It acts as a cofactor in hundreds of enzyme systems and helps transport calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes.
- Benefits: It helps manage high blood pressure, improves symptoms of anxiety and depression, prevents migraines, and aids in reducing muscle cramps.
- Deficiency Symptoms: Low levels can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, nausea, numbness, and tingling.
- Absorption: Magnesium is primarily absorbed through the intestines via passive paracellular mechanisms in the ileum/jejunum and actively transported in the large intestine, with 24–76% of ingested magnesium absorbed based on the body’s status.
- Side Effects: Excessive intake, usually from supplements, can cause diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramping.
- Dietary Sources: High-fiber foods, such as dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains, are excellent sources.
Preparation
- No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
- Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
- Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.
How home sample collection works
- 1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
- 2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
- 3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
- 4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.
Where we collect samples at home
Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- Kachiguda
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- ECIL
- Jubilee Hills
- Neredmet
- Saidabad
- Sanathnagar
- Tolichowki
- Yousufguda
- Amberpet
- Khairatabad
- Kukatpally
- Manikonda
- Nizampet
- Secunderabad
- Tarnaka
- Uppal
- Vanasthalipuram
- Jeedimetla
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nacharam
- Suchitra
- Trimulgherry
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Magnesium cost in Hyderabad?
Magnesium costs ₹360 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹599. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.
Do I need to fast before Magnesium?
No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.
When will I get the Magnesium report?
The expected report time is 48 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.
What sample is collected for Magnesium?
Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.
Can I cancel a lab test booking?
Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.
Can I book tests for a family member?
Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.
Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?
No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.
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