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Magnesium, Feces

Message
Order PESOT/ESOT


Test Code
Magnesium, Feces


Alias/See Also
ARUP 20105


CPT Codes
83735

Preferred Specimen
Mix specimen well and transfer a 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g).


Instructions
Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen. Indicate total time and weight.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

 


Transport Temperature
FROZEN


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unacceptable Conditions: Formed or viscous stools.


Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry

FDA Status
LDT

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Within 48 hours of receipt at ARUP labs.


Additional Information
Magnesium, Fecal


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.