Magnesium, Serum or Plasma - Alomere Health Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)
Acceptable: Plasma, Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Reject Due To:

Hemolysis: 2+

Lipemia: 4+

Refrigerated

1.6-2.6 mg/dL

Critical values (automatic call back): ≤1.0 mg/dL or ≥5.0 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

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