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Magnesium
MessageMagnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia (abnormally low) and hypermagnesemia (abnormally high). Magnesium is a major intracellular cation, second only to potassium in concentration.
Test Code
MG
Alias/See Also
LAB3000017
CPT Codes
83735
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
Up to 1 week when Refrigerated (2-8o)
Report Available
Report available same day
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | 1.8 - 2.7 mg/dL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Penn Medicine Women and Babies
