Magnesium
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Magnesium, Erythrocyte
Test ID: HMG ERC
Test
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Erythrocytes
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Jun-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Erythrocytes
Collection Containers
Preferred
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Sample Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube.
Handling Information
Separate and transfer erythrocytes to a polypropylene transfer vial. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Test Version
30-Jun-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | mmol/L |
|
mg/L x 0.0411 | |
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Jun-2022
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Jun-2022