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HelpTest Code MG Magnesium, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
ColorimetricSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Rejection: Any hemolysis
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
1.6-2.3 mg/dLCritical values (automatic call-back): <1.5 mg/dL or >4.9 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours