Magnesium Level 24 Hour Urine

eD-H Order Code

LAB406

Specimen	Minimum Test Volume	Container	Special Handling
Urine	0.1 ML		pH<1

Refrigerated

Assay	Gender	Age Range	Normal Range	Critical Values	Units
U24 Mag Calc	All	0 Minutes – 150 Years	3 -5		mmol/24hrs

Urine sample must be received in laboratory within 24 hours
of end of collection. Keep urine sample refrigerated until
delivered to laboratory.

Chemistry Blood and Urine Analyte Stability Chart

24 hour urine collection without preservative. Urine must be kept refrigerated during collection.

Assay Display	Interpretive Data
U24 Mag Calc	Urinary excretion of magnesium is dependent upon dietary intake. Approximately one-third of the daily intake appears in the urine. This generally is in the range of 3-5 mmol/24 hours.

Monday through Sunday; continuously

83735

Chemistry