Laboratory Services
Magnesium, Urine, 24 hr
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| Test Description |
Magnesium, Urine, 24 hr
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| Synonym(s) |
Mg
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| Test ID |
UMG24
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| Specimen Type |
Urine
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| Specimen Requirements |
Urine, 24 hour collection
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Urine, 24 hour collection - Collect urine samples in metal free container.
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| Additional Processing Details |
Urine samples should be acidified to pH 1 with concentrated HCl to prevent precipitation of magnesium ammonium phosphate.
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| Stability |
3 days at 15‑25 °C
3 days at 2‑8 °C 1 year at (-15)‑(-25) °C |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83735
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| Reference Range |
72.9‑121.5 mg/24 hr
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
19124-7
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