Magnesium

Test information: Measured with symptoms of nausea, weakness, twitching, cramping or cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). 

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Male and Female less than 15 days - 0.8 - 1.6 mmol/L 15days to less than 1yr - 0.8 - 1.3 mmol/L 1yr to less than 19yrs - 0.9 - 1.2 mmol/L 19yrs & above - 0.7 - 1.0 mmol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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