MAGNESIUM
Name: MAGNESIUM
Mnemonic: MAG
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection
Stability: 7 days room temp, 7 days refrigerated, 1 yr frozen
Methodology: Methodology: Spectrophotometry
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 83735
Department: Main Lab
Units: mg/dl