Test Code MG24 Magnesium, 24 Hour, Urine
Methodology
Xylidyl blue
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
3 mL from a 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container supplied. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.
Note: 1. 24-Hour volume is required.
2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.
3. Medicare frequency limitations exist for this test in addition to diagnosis requirements. See Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form in Special Instructions.
Reference Values
86-121 mg/24 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83735