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Magnesium, Stool
Test Code1221218
CPT Codes
83735<br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing.**
Preferred Specimen
Minimum: 2 grams random stool, submitted in an acid-washed, metal-free container
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 a.m.; 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.
