Magnesium
Methodology
Ortho Vitros 7600, Intergrated System, Colormetric
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Yellow top
Plasma: Light-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate/Frozen
Reference Values
1.6-2.3 mg/dL (serum)
Critical value: <1.0 mg/dL or >3.0 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83735