Magnesium

Test Code
LAB103 1230100005


Alias/See Also
MG


CPT Codes
83735

Includes
MAGNESIUM (MG/DL) IN SER/PLAS


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Hemolysis can cause falsely elevated results.


Reference Range
Result Checking Type Low (N) High (N) Numeric Range (N)
Reference Range 1.6 2.3 1.6-2.3
Abnormality - Critical  1.0 4.9 <=1.0 or >=4.9


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB SH LAB LH FSED MAIN LAB HC FSED Main Lab



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