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HelpOrder Code LAB1119 Magnesium, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
|
Test Name in EPIC |
EPIC Test Code |
Mnemonic |
|
RV MAGNESIUM |
LAB1119 |
MG |
Useful For
Monitoring treatment of dehydration, renal failure, severe diabetic ketoacidosis and cardiac irregularities.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
1.6 - 2.3 mg/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back):
- Low: < 1.0 mg/dL
- High: > 5.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Two Twelve Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center Laboratory
Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Colorimetric
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83735