Test Code MG Magnesium, Serum
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Note: Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
1.6-2.6 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83735