Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Magnesium
Alias or Abbreviation:MG
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Lower Reference Range Limit:0.7 mmol/L
Upper Reference Range Limit:1 mmol/L
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 days
Complex Reference Range:Paediatrics: < 4 wks 0.6 – 1.0 mmol/L
4wks - Adults: 0.7 –1.0 mmol/L
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
