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Test Code MG24 Magnesium, 24 Hour, Urine

Specimen Requirements

10 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a metal-free, plastic, screw-capped urine container supplied. Urine should be acidified after collection to a pH of 1.0 with 6N HCl. Mix well before taking 10-mL aliquot. Refrigerate specimen during collection, and send specimen refrigerated.
Note:  24-Hour volume is required on request form for processing.

Performing Laboratory

Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory Services

Reference Values

72.9-121.5 mg/24 hours

Methodology

Chlorophosphonazo III

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83735