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Magnesium
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This test is performed in the Chemistry department x5820
10.2018
This test is performed in the Chemistry department x5820
10.2018
Test Code
MG
CPT Codes
83735
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days
Methodology
Arsenazo (Abbott Architect)
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
Reference Interval: 1.6 - 2.6 mg/dL
Critical Value: ≤ 1.1 mg/dL or ≥ 6.0mg/dL
Effective June 17, 2013, serum magnesium levels will be reported as mg/dL instead of mEq/L. To convert back to mEq/L, divide test result (in mg/dL) by 1.2.
Critical Value: ≤ 1.1 mg/dL or ≥ 6.0mg/dL
Effective June 17, 2013, serum magnesium levels will be reported as mg/dL instead of mEq/L. To convert back to mEq/L, divide test result (in mg/dL) by 1.2.
Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor renal therapy and to access pre-eclampsia patients receiving magnesium sulfate.
