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Additional Codes
| Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | Order LOINC | Legacy Code |
| LAB103 | MG | FAH5203 | 19123-9 | MG |
Result Component(s)
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | LOINC Code |
| 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 Heparin (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
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Magnesium | 83735 |
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