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Test Code MAGNESIUM 24 HOUR URINE MAGNESIUM 24 HOUR URINE

Department

Chemistry

Specimen Type

Urine

Method

Enzymatic

Container

24 hour urine container

Collect in metal free container.

Special Requirements

Preservative: 10mL 6N HCL add to container before collection.
Total volume of urine collected is required for calculations.

Standard Volume

10ml

Minimum Volume

5ml

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

2 days. Acidify to pH <2

Stability Room Temp

2 days. Acidify to pH <2

Stability Frozen

1 year. Acidify to pH <2.

CPT Code

83735

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

TOTAL VOLUME, URINE MAGNESIUM, 24 HR URINE MAGNESIUM