Test Overview
Test Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES)
Test Usage
Compliance or Abuse Monitoring of Laxatives
Reference Range *
Reporting limit determined by each analysis
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday - Saturday
Analytic Time
11 - 15 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Phosphorus, Stool
- Magnesium, Stool
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FCLPF (NMS 1033ST)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect random stool specimen and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
10 grams (solid) or 10 mL (fluid) stool
Additional Information
Test includes Magnesium [FAAS] and Phosphorus [ICP/MS]. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by NMS Labs.
Billing
CPT Code
83735, 84100
NY State Approved
No