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Test ID NBLD0176 Magnesium, 24 Hour Urine

Specimen Type/Requirements

24 Hour Urine Container - Urine aliquot from a well mixed and measured 24 Hour Urine (preferred)

24 Hour Urine Container - Complete 24 Hour Urine Collection (also acceptable)

 

Refrigerate during collection.  Record total volume on specimen and order.

 

See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions English

See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions Spanish

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.  

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     10.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     2.0 mL   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

83735

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     3 days     
 Refrigerated     3 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 year