| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
L654
Magnesium RBC
| Methodology: | Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Green-top (heparin) tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube - 1 ml Red blood cells (RBCs)
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge tube within 45 minutes of collection and separate plasma from cells. Discard the plasma. Using the original collection tube, submit only the RBCs to the laboratory.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature Stability: Room Temperature/Refrigerated:1 week
Causes for Rejection : Serum or plasma specimen NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America® |
| CPT Code(s): | 83735 |