Magnesium
Order Name
MAGNESIUM
Test Number: 2004100
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2004100
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Magnesium
|
Colorimetric | 2601-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 7 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 year | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for the identification of malabsorptive disorders, pancreatitis, abnormalities associated with renal clearance, drug therapy and for monitoring treatment of toxemia of pregnancy. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83735 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |