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Test ID: HMG ERC

Magnesium, Erythrocyte

Test Overview

Method

Inductively coupled plasma-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-TripleQ MS)

Result Included

Magnesium

Specimen

Specimen Type

Erythrocytes

Containers

Preferred Containers

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Volume

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

Trace Metals – Collection of Erythrocytes

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Magnesium

mmol/L

1.65 - 2.52

mg/L x 0.0411

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2022-06-30