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Epic EAP: LAB7035
Epic Description: MAGNESIUM, RBC
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Navy Blue EDTA | 3.0 mL |
1.5 mL |
| Alternate |
Lavender EDTA |
3.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Whole blood EDTA:
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: unacceptable
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Send Whole Blood, do not centrifuge. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole blood
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: MGRBC
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=Magnesium%2C+RBC
Assay Frequency
Monday, Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 - 6 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Whole blood: Do not centrifuge, send as whole blood sample. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
83735