- Test Name
- Magnesium
- Aliases
- Magnesium(serum/plasma)
- Provincial Mnemonic
- MAGNE
- LOINC Test Code
- 2601-3
- Description and Primary Use
- To assess the level of blood magnesium, to investigate the cause of abnormal levels of calcium or potassium
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No grossly hemolyzed specimens
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 3, 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17