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HelpTest Code LAB1708 Magnesium
Aliases
MG
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Gold Top Tube-SST
Red Top Tube-Plain
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 0.6 mL
Minimum: 0.3 mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
TAT
Routine: 90 minutes
STAT: 35 minutes
Test Components
Magnesium
Reference Range
0 to 7 days: 1.2-2.6 mg/dL
7 days to 1 month: 1.6-2.4 mg/dL
1 month to 2 years: 1.6-2.6 mg/dL
2 years to 6 years: 1.5-2.4 mg/dL
6 years to 10 years: 1.6-2.3 mg/dL
10 years to 14 years: 1.6-2.2 mg/dL
14 years and up: 1.5-2.3 mg/dL
CPT
83735
Performing Section
Chemistry