85770:MAGNESIUM (Mg), STOOL
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Alias Names: |
Mg stool |
| Methodology: |
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy |
| Edit Date: |
2/9/2009 |
| Performed: |
Monday-Friday |
| Released: |
48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
| CPT Code: |
83735-90 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
24-hour stool collection. Refrigerate during collection period. Also acceptable: Random specimen. |
| Handling: |
Freeze. Indicate collection period and weight. |
| Standard Volume: |
20 mL liquid stool. |
| Minimum Volume: |
20 mL liquid stool. |
| Transport: |
Frozen on dry ice. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Non-liquid stool. |
