RRL - MAGNESIUM

Message
Immediate Specimen Processing: Specimen must be collected at IL at Fair Oaks or IL at Mark Center labs only. Do not send specimen to Inova Central Lab. Specimen Stability: 60 minutes


Test Code
LAB14178 POCMG


Alias/See Also
POCMG


CPT Codes
83735

Instructions
Processing Instructions: Specimen must be collected at IL at Fair Oaks or IL at Mark Center labs only.Do not send specimen to Inova Central Lab.Preferred Testing Volume: 3 mL whole bloodMinimum Testing Volume: 2 mL whole bloodTransport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Test within 60 minutes of collectionCauses for Rejection: Specimen not tested within 60 minutes, specimen is grossly hemolyzed, QNSPerforming Lab: InovaICL or Main Lab Specimen Team Only: If specimen is received at ICL, reject and cancel testing for follow up.


Clinical Significance
1230130147



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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