Magnesium test in International City, read by a doctor.
Most International City residents who book a Magnesium with us have either a family history, a vague symptom they can't shake, or a "borderline" result from somewhere else. Adequate magnesium supports vascular, metabolic and bone health.
What Magnesium actually tells us
An essential mineral involved in over 300 enzyme systems including muscle, nerve and cardiac function.
Serum magnesium underestimates total body status; we consider RBC magnesium and clinical features.
High Magnesium
Rare; usually renal failure or excess supplementation.
Low Magnesium
<0.7 mmol/L — investigate diet, medication and gut absorption.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Cramps, twitches, palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, constipation
Risk factors
- • PPI use, diuretics, alcohol, GI disease, diabetes
Conditions linked
- • Cardiac arrhythmia, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Leafy greens, nuts, seeds, dark chocolate, mineral water
Further tests we may run
- • Calcium, potassium, renal function
Treatments where indicated
- • Magnesium glycinate or citrate; IV in severe deficiency
Retest: 8–12 weeks after starting supplementation.
Questions from International City patients
How do I book a Magnesium test in International City?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for International City — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does Magnesium cost in International City?
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Standalone Magnesium is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal Magnesium mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. Serum magnesium underestimates total body status; we consider RBC magnesium and clinical features.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your Magnesium is the one who phones you in International City.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
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