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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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What is the daily requirement for
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Minerals are inorganic elements that are needed for various functions in the body. They make 5% of body weight. There are two types of minerals, major and minor minerals. Major minerals are those which are required in an amount greater than 100 mg per day, and trace minerals are required in an amount lesser than 100 mg per day. Major minerals are calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulphur.

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Daily requirement for major minerals

Major minerals	Daily requirements
Calcium	600mg/day During pregnancy/lactation 1200mg/day
Chloride	10-15gm/day
Magnesium	310-340mg
Phosphorus	1.0-1.5gm/day
Potassium	4-5gm/day
Sodium	5-30gm/day
Sulphur	1.1gm/day

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