MAGNESIUM RBC
Order Code ID
1187
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
RBCs
Container Type
EDTA (Royal Blue Top) Tube
CPT Code
83735
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 Days
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
LOINC
2597-3
LOINC Description
Magnesium
Handling/Draw Instructions
After separation from plasma: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Unacceptable. Rejection Criteria: Specimens collected in tubes other than royal blue (EDTA). Specimens in containers other than Royal Blue (EDTA) tube or Trance Element-Free Transport tube. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
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