Magnesium, OB

Message

Performed in Chemistry

Test Code

MGOB

Preferred Specimen

Green/LI
WyMCC - SST

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

EDTA, fluoride and oxalate plasma

FDA Status
FDA Approved

Setup Schedule

Daily, Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

Less than 4 hours

Clinical Significance

Preterm labor is defined as labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Some women in preterm labor give birth within the next seven days. Magnesium Sulfate is commonly used for treating preterm labor.

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