Magnesium, RBC
Test Code: 080283
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83735 001
Synonym
Mg, RBC
Specimen Type
Red blood cells (RBCs)
Specimen Container
Green-top (heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube or royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or tan-top lead free tube.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge tube as soon as possible and separate plasma from cells. Discard the plasma. Using the original collection tube, submit ONLY the RBCs to the laboratory. laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum or plasma specimen
Temperature
Room Temperature
Methodology
Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 080283 | Magnesium, RBC | 26746-8 |
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