| Synonyms:
| Mg |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) SST (serum separator), Red (no preservative), (1) PST (plasma separator) or Green (lithium heparin) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 100 microL serum/plasma |
| Collection: | If tube other than an SST or PST (plasma separator tube) is collected, transfer serum or plasma to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube within 2 hours of collection for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 7 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 1.5 - 2.4 mg/dLCritical for Lab- Delivery patients greater than 4.0 mg/dL |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Magnesium deficiency produces neuromusclar disorders. It may cause weakness, tremors, tetancy, and convulsions. Hypomagnesemia is associated with hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, long-term hyperalimentation, intravenous therapy, diabetes mellitus especially d |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |