Magnesium

Synonyms

• LAB103
• MAGNESIUM
• MG

Cerner Name

Magnesium

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of Serum or Plasma

Container

Mint green-top (lithium heparin) tube or Gold Top Tube 

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days at Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
1 year Frozen

Methodology

Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83735

PDM

5300255

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms