Test Code MAGNESIUM MAGNESIUM
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Direct Colorimetric
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top)
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
1 week
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
>1 week
CPT Code
83735
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
MAGNESIUM