Test Code MG Magnesium Level, Plasma

Specimen Required

Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (GREEN) or

Serum Separator Tube SST (YELLOW)

Handle and store specimens in stoppered containers to avoid contamination and evaporation.

Centrifuge specimens to remove the plasma/serum from the cellular material as soon as possible after collection.

Specimen Stability

* Room Temperature: 7 days

* Refrigerated: 7 days

* Frozen: 30 days

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