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Magnesium, Stool
MessageThis test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
MAGNESIUM, STOOL (Q)
CPT Codes
83735<br>This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Preferred Specimen
2 grams random stool, submitted in an acid-washed, metal-free container
Minimum Volume
2 g
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emmision Spectrometry
Setup Schedule
Set up: Wed; Report available: 14 days after set up
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation: Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.
Magnesium is used industrially to manufacture precision instruments and refractory materials. It can also be found in flash bulbs, flares, and signal lights. Industrial exposure in usually manifested as metal fume fever, due to inhalation of dust; symptoms of this include conjunctivitis and discolored sputum.
Magnesium is used industrially to manufacture precision instruments and refractory materials. It can also be found in flash bulbs, flares, and signal lights. Industrial exposure in usually manifested as metal fume fever, due to inhalation of dust; symptoms of this include conjunctivitis and discolored sputum.
Last Updated: September 23, 2014
