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Test ID NBLD0176 Magnesium, 24 Hour Urine

Specimen Type/Requirements

24 Hour Urine Container - Urine aliquot from a well mixed and measured 24 Hour Urine (preferred)

24 Hour Urine Container - Complete 24 Hour Urine Collection (also acceptable)

 

Refrigerate during collection.  Record total volume on specimen and order.

 

See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions English

See 24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions Spanish

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.  

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     3 days     
 Refrigerated     3 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 year     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

83735

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     10.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     2.0 mL