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Magnesium-Urine

Alternate names:
24 hour urine magnesium UMg
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
24UMG
Specimen types:
24 hour Urine
Container types:
24 hour urine - PLAIN bottle
24-hour urine - ACID bottle
24-hour urine - ACID bottle
Collection Instructions:
Refrigerate, send to lab upon completion
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

2.5-8.5 mmol/d

Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

If a plain bottle is received, post collection acidifiction is required. Add 50 ml of HCl, mix well, and allow to sit for 30 minutes, then mix again before removing aliquot.