Test Code Mag Magnesium Level

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Mint Green-Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate

Special Handling

Avoid Hemoloysis

STAT Turnaround Time

45 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

4 Hours

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range

0-1 Month: 12.-1.8 mg/dL
> 1 Month: 1.7-2.4 mg/dL

CPT Code

83735