MAGNESIUM RBC
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: MAGRB
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5114
Schedule: Monday, Thursday
Testing Time: 3 - 7 days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
UPHSM LIS Test #: 5114
Schedule: Monday, Thursday
Testing Time: 3 - 7 days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 (0.2 min) mL packed RBCs
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Dark blue EDTA
Collection Info:
Draw blood in dark blue EDTA tube. Spin, separate, remove plasma, and send 0.5 mL RBCs refrigerated in original collection tube. Label tube, "Packed RBCs".
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Dark blue EDTA
Collection Info:
Draw blood in dark blue EDTA tube. Spin, separate, remove plasma, and send 0.5 mL RBCs refrigerated in original collection tube. Label tube, "Packed RBCs".
Methods
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
CPT Codes
83735
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
4.0 - 6.4 mg/dL
