Test Code 0292177 Magnesium, Urine, 24 hour
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performing Laboratory
Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine, 24 Hr Collection
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection
Minimum Volume: 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours. Follow instructions in Urine Collections in Special Instructions.
2. No preservative.
3. Mix well before taking a 10 mL aliquot.
Additional Information:
24-hour volume is required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Adult: 72.9 - 121.5 mg/24 hours
Pediatric (<18 years) reference range is not established.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83735