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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