Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Magnesium (Mg)
Alias or Abbreviation:MG
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Routine Pathology or GP Panel > GP Chemistry 1
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.7
Upper Reference Range Limit:1
Units:mmol/l
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 Ml
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. OPD/GP:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:MG
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 day(s)
Complex Reference Range:Paediatrics: < 4 wks 0.6 – 1.0, 4 wks – Adults 0.7 –1.0 mmol/L
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
