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HelpTest Code MGOB Magnesium OB
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB3098 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: green top heparin tube, SST
Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube
Collection Information:
Collect 1 mL of Lithium heparinized plasma or serum.
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
1 hour
Reference Ranges
Therapeutic Range: 5.0-9.0 mg/dL
Critical Value: <0.5 mg/dL or >9.0 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
83735