Magnesium (serum) Blood Test

Feeling fatigued, experiencing muscle cramps, or struggling with low energy? Magnesium is essential for muscle function, nerve signalling, and heart health, but low levels can often go unnoticed.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Magnesium - serum

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Minerals

  • Magnesium - serum

About this test

Feeling fatigued, experiencing muscle cramps, or struggling with low energy? Magnesium is essential for muscle function, nerve signalling, and heart health, but low levels can often go unnoticed. This test measures your serum magnesium levels, helping to identify deficiencies that could be affecting your energy, mood, or overall well-being.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 5.8/10

    £55.00 against a comparison-group median of £50.13 (+10%).

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