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Test ID BLOD1268 Magnesium, RBC

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube -  Whole blood

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia. 

 

Patient should refrain from taking vitamins, or mineral herbal supplements for at least one week before sample collection.

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume   1.0 mL  
Minimum Volume   0.5 mL  

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature   4 days    
Refrigerated   7 days   Preferred for transport  
Frozen   Unacceptable    

 

Performed Test Frequency

Tuesday through Saturday

Report Available

4 days

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Lab

Quest Chantilly

CPT

83735

Interface Build Information

Result Code Result Code Description 
13377 Magnesium, RBC