Test Directory

Magnesium (faeces)

Containers - Adult

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Sterile Universal 20ml
Additive per Container
None

Reference ranges

Normal stools: 10 - 35 mmol/L

Non magnesium induced diarrhoea: 0 - 25 mmol/L

Magnesium induced diarrhoea: 100 - 150 mmol/L

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Anticipated turnaround

​1 day