Magnesium, urine

Alphabetical Test listing

Magnesium, urine-14221

Test name:

Magnesium, urine

Test number:

14221

Excellian order number:

LAB14221

Abbreviation:

MGU

Alternate names:

Mg, urine

Specimen type:

Urine, random

Collection container:

Screw cap plastic container (sterile)

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Transfer the specimen to a Urine Monovette with pH stabilizer within 4 hours of sample collection.

Urine Monovette with pH stabilizer instructions for use

Transport container:

Urine Monovette with pH stabilizer

Transport and stability:

Ambient - 14 days

Reason for rejection:

Visibly bloody specimen

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (013730): R-LC

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or colorimetric

Reference ranges:

Not established

Clinical information:

Magnesium, along with potassium, is a major intracellular cation. Magnesium is a cofactor of many enzyme systems. Regulation of magnesium takes place mainly via the kidneys.

CPT codes:

83735

LOINC code:

Result 19124-7

Date created:

05/24/2019

Revised date:

11/24/2020

Review date:

02/20/2024