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HelpTest Code 2060 Magnesium (MG)
Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | LAB0205732 | MAGNESIUM |
Reporting Title
Magnesium (MG)
Methodology
Arsenazo III
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator
Serum: Clot, plain, activator, or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Hemolyzed samples are not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to days/Frozen up to 3 months/Ambient up to 8 hours
Reference Values
| 0 up to 7 days | 1.4-2.7 mg/dL |
| 7 days up to 1 month | 1.7-2.4 mg/dL |
| 1 month up to 2 years | 1.6-2.6 mg/dL |
| 2 years up to 6 years | 1.5-2.4 mg/dL |
| 6 years up to 10 years | 1.6-2.3 mg/dL |
| 10 years up to 14 years | 1.6-2.2 mg/dL |
| 14 years and older | 1.6-2.6 mg/dL |
Critical Value: ≤1.0 or ≥5.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83735