Magnesium (Urine)
Test Information
Test Name
Magnesium (Urine)
Department
Biochemistry
Price
$15.00
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Preferred Specimen
24 Hour urine (Acid)/ Random urine (tan tube) (If tested within 3 hours)
Testing Location
PLW; PLBOP
Turn Around Time
1 Day
Collection Information
Patient Requestable
Yes
Patient Instructions
Processing Information
Registration Code
UMG
Notes
- Random urine does not require acidification, if tested within 3 hours
- Fresh 24-hour urine can be acidified and tested. Check with Biochemistry department.
Site Specific Notes
- Whakatane
Process in PLBOP Biochemistry
- Rotorua
Process in PLBOP Biochemistry
- Taupo
Process in PLBOP Biochemistry
Methodology
Sample Storage
Fridge
Sample Stability
1 week
Interpretations
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