Test Code LAB103 Magnesium

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL serum or Lithium heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

Specimen Stability

8 hours at 20-25° C

3 days at 2-8° C

3 months at -20 degrees c

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

1.4 - 2.2 mg/dL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Arsenazo

CPT Code

83735