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MAGNESIUM
Test CodeLAB103
CPT Codes
83735
Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Methodology
Xylidyl blue
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day
Reference Range
| <3 days: 1.46-2.20 mg/dL 4 days - 5 months: 1.60-2.20 mg/dL 5 months - 6 years: 1.71-2.29 mg/dL 6 years - 12 years: 1.71-2.07 mg/dL 12 years - 20 years: 1.59-2.20 mg/dL >20 years: 1.59-2.56 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypermagnesemia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium).
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry
