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