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Test Code LAB103 MAGNESIUM

Important Note

Samples should be spun as soon as possible to separate serum/plasma from cells.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB103 MG FAH5203 19123-9

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
Magnesium 12301002067 MG FAH5203 19123-9

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 7 days
Lithium Hep (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 7 days
*Green Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL     7 days

Samples should be spun as soon as possible to separate serum/plasma from cells.

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Colorimetric

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 7600

Reference Range

Age Sex Low High Units
0 - 7 days All 1.2 2.6 mg/dL
7 days - 6 years All 1.5 2.4 mg/dL
6 years - 18 years All 1.5 2.3 mg/dL
≥18 years All 1.7 2.8 mg/dL

 

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Magnesium 83735