Magnesium (Mg2+) (1038)

Create a Free Account to View Prices

Category:

CPT Code:

83735

Test Type: 1.0 mL Serum Kit Based
Stability Time:

Stability

Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Reference Range:
  • Low: <1.6 mg/dL
  • Normal: 1.6–2.6 mg/dL
  • High: >2.6 mg/dL
  • Alert: ≤1.0 or ≥6.1 mg/dL

Overview:

Magnesium is a mineral that is vital for energy production, muscle contraction, nerve function, and the maintenance of bone health.

Methodology

Colormetric

 

  • Hypomagnesemia may result from insufficient intake, alcoholism, impaired gastrointestinal absorption, increased gastrointestinal, or urinary loss. Hypermagnesemia is rarely due to dietary sources but is usually the result of an excretion problem or excessive supplementation. Increased levels may be seen in kidney failure, hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism , dehydration, and with the use of magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives.
  • Hypermagnesemia is rarely due to dietary sources but is usually the result of an excretion problem or excessive supplementation. Increased levels may be seen in kidney failure, hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism , dehydration, and with the use of magnesium-containing antacids or laxatives.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum) collected in serum separator tube (SST / Tiger Top)

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)

Stability

Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days