| Magnesium, RBC | |||||
| Registration Code | RCMG | ||||
| Method | Atomic Absorption | ||||
| Synonyms | AA Magnesium (Red Cell) Magnesium AA (Red Cell) Intracellular Magnesium Red Cell Magnesium Magnesium Intracellular |
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| Constituent Tests | |||||
| Refer to Group` | |||||
| Price | $NZ 15.51(Exclusive of GST) | ||||
| Specimen collection | |||||
| Advanced Notice | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Preparation | Not Required | ||||
| Patient Sample | Blood 3 - 5 mL Heparin. Minimum 1 mL | ||||
| Paediatric Sample | Whole blood 1 mL | ||||
| Unacceptable Samples | Clotted samples unsuitable | ||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | On ice or ambient | ||||
| In the Laboratory | |||||
| Preferred Aliquot | Blood 3 - 5 mL Heparin. Minimum 1 mL | ||||
| Minimum Aliquot | Heparinised blood 1 mL | ||||
| Aliquot Storage | Fridge 4°C | ||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | On ice or ambient | ||||
| When Analysed | Mon - Fri, business hours only | ||||
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 7 days | ||||
| Contact Details | Biochemistry-Diab-Lipids-Trace
| Interpretation
| Reference Range 1.88 - 2.44 mmol/L
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