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