Test Code LAB406 Magnesium, Urine, 24 hours
Intended Use
This test is performed to quantify the amount of magnesium in human urine samples collected over the course of 24 hours.
Methodology
Photometric
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container.
No preservative. Forward promptly.
Special Instructions: Please refer to last section of the Blood & Urine Collection & Prep Guide for information on the collection of 24 hour urine samples.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83735