Test Code MG MAGNESIUM LEVEL

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Required/Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma or serum

Collection Container

Light Green (lithium heparin), Gold top, or Marble Red top vacutainer

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

Reference Values

1.6-2.3 mg/dL

Turn-Around Guidelines

Upon arrival

Method

Colorimetric endpoint - Roche cobas

LOINC

19123-9

CPT

83735