2 hours
Test Updated:
OBMAG
Mg
MAG
MAGNESIUM LEVEL
MAGNESIUM LEVEL, OBSTETRICS
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Test Overview
Colorimetric (Xylidyl Blue)
Evaluation of metabolic disorders, monitoring level in patients on long term intravenous therapy.
1.5 - 2.4 mg/dL
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic samples may cause a significant interference with this assay.
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic samples may cause a significant interference with this assay.