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Magnesium, RBC

Order Name MAG RBC
Test Number: 3803525
Revision Date 02/07/2023
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Magnesium, RBC
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry 26746-8 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.2 mL) Processed RBCs Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) Room Temperature
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.2 mL) Processed RBCs EDTA (Lavender Top) Room Temperature
Alternate 2 1 mL (0.2 mL) Processed RBCs Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) Room Temperature
Instructions Specimen: Processed Red blood cells (RBCs)
Specimen Type:  Royal Blue-top (EDTA) tube or Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or Tan-top (EDTA) lead free tube or Green-top (heparin) No Gel tube
Specimen Storage: Room Temperature
Specimen Collection: Centrifuge tube as soon as possible and separate plasma from cells. Discard the plasma.
Submit ONLY the Processed RBCs to the laboratory Using the Original Collection tube..
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: Not Available
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 2 - 4 days working day.  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 080283 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 080283
CPT Code(s) 83735
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