Magnesium, RBC
Order Name
MAG RBC
Test Number: 3803525
Revision Date 02/07/2023
Test Number: 3803525
Revision Date 02/07/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Magnesium, RBC
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Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry | 26746-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Processed RBCs | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Processed RBCs | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Processed RBCs | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen: Processed Red blood cells (RBCs) Specimen Type: Royal Blue-top (EDTA) tube or Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or Tan-top (EDTA) lead free tube or Green-top (heparin) No Gel tube Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Centrifuge tube as soon as possible and separate plasma from cells. Discard the plasma. Submit ONLY the Processed RBCs to the laboratory Using the Original Collection tube.. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days working day. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 080283 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83735 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |