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MAGNESIUM, 24 HOUR URINE |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2646 Geisinger Epic ID: 17797 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
24-hour urine. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
24-hour urine container (glacial acetic acid preservative)
24-hour urine container (6N HCl added)
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Specimen required: |
15 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine preserved with 25 ml of 50% acetic acid (preferred) or 30 mL glacial acid or 6N HCl in plastic, leak-proof container. | |
Special notes: |
Mix well. Estimate total collection volume from 24-hour urine container. Remove required aliquot. Record total volume on both aliquot tube and request slip (if applicable). | |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Reference interval: |
Magnesium, 24-Hour Urine Females18-130 mg/24 hrs Males 28-180 mg/24 hrs |
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CPT code(s): |
83735 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Magnesium level in 24-hour urine specimen. | |
Methodology: |
Atomic Absorption |
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Synonyms: |
MAG24, Quest test code 27446
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