Test Code LAB103 MAGNESIUM
Additional Codes
Internal: 10345
External: MAG
Beaker: LAB103
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Alternate Specimens: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Stability:
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room Temp | 7 days |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen (-20 øC) | 1 year |
Method
Colorimetric
Synonyms
Mg
CPT Codes
83735
Department
Chemistry
Test Schedule
Daily & STAT
Reference Lab
SCHS