Utility of calcium, magnesium and phosphate testing in the emergency department.

Patrick A DateJesse L SmithWilliam S SpencerErik J de TonnerreMichael J YeohDavid McDonald Taylor

Published in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2019)

Ca, Mg and PO4 testing is common. However, the yield of clinically significant abnormal levels is low and patient management is rarely changed. Testing of these electrolytes needs to be rationalised.

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