Magnesium, Urine Random
Test Mnemonic
UMAGR
CPT Codes
- 83735 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
19124-7
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
| Ambient | 30 Days |
Days Performed
Wed
Turnaround Time
1 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Magnesium, Urine Random | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | Less than or equal to 23.2 | mg/dL |
Special Info
10 mL random urine collected in clean polypropylene container with no metal caps, glued inserts or preservatives. Do not allow specimen to come into contact with metal or rubber.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of magnesium balance