96180:MAGNESIUM (Mg), RBC
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Edit Date: |
8/2/2010 |
| Performed: |
Monday, Thursday |
| Released: |
2-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
| CPT Code: |
83735-90 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
One 6 mL royal blue top tube, trace element K2 (EDTA). NOTE: Do not draw on a Friday. |
| Handling: |
Submit as whole blood. |
| Stability: |
72 hours refrigerated. Unstable ambient or frozen. |
| Standard Volume: |
2 mL whole blood |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 mL whole blood |
| Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
| Comments: |
Useful in the evaluation of magnesium nutritional status. |