I had a blood panel yesterday, and it said that my blood magnesium level is 2.4 milligrams per deciliter, which the health portal called high. I looked up magnesium levels and what I’m seeing is that normal is between 1.7 and 2.3 and possible hypermagnesemia is 2.6.

That leaves a gap of 2.4 and 2.5 which seems to be not normal but also not what happens when it isn’t normal and I’m not seeing what that is supposed to mean.

I seriously doubt I have hypermagnesemia because I don’t appear to fit the symptoms and, of course, I’m going to listen to whatever my doctor says next time I see him, but I’d love an explanation for why 2.4 and 2.5 aren’t normal but apparently also aren’t indicative of something.

Also- they did not have me fast before I took the panel. Would that have an effect on detectable magnesium levels?

Like I said, I’m going to listen to whatever my doctor says, I’m just curious because this confuses me.

  • Aviandelight English
    10•2 months ago

    So when it comes to lab testing normal ranges may slightly differ between laboratories and their testing methods. This is why you may see slightly different ranges when researching normal levels online. Always go with the normal ranges given on the lab report. I don’t think you have to worry too much about being slightly over on the high side of the range. This value could be falsely increased due to things like dehydration or medications. Definitely voice your concerns with your doctor and they can explain to you how this one result fits in with the bigger picture of your whole chemistry panel.