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MAGNESIUM, URINE, RANDOM

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Container without preservative 




Test Code
MGUR


CPT Codes
83735

Includes
Magnesium


Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container



Minimum Volume
5 mL aliquot


Instructions
Refrigerate specimen. Sample will be acidified by Central Lab staff with concentrated HCL to a pH of 1 prior to testing.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days


Methodology
Photometric

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun


Report Available
Same day tested by performing laboratory.


Reference Range
Reference ranges have not been established for random samples.


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)


Last Updated: July 5, 2023


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.