MG

Magnesium, Serum or Plasma

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2288

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:

1.  Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2.  Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
3.  Avoid hemolysis.

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:

83735 - Magnesium (EAP 30013780)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:

1.60 - 2.60

mg/dL

Critical value:

< 1.2 or ≥ 9.0

mg/dL

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