Micronutrient, Magnesium, RBC

Micronutrient, Magnesium, RBC

Test Code

10212
83735
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
10212
83735
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Micronutrient, Magnesium, RBC - Magnesium is an essential trace element. Deficiency leads to irritability, neuromuscular abnormalities, cardiac and renal damage. Its salts are used as antacids and cathartics. Excessive amount may cause CNS depression, loss of muscle tone, respiratory and cardiac arrest.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Patient should refrain from taking vitamins, or mineral herbal supplements for at least one week before sample collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≥18 years 4.0-6.4 mg/dL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Patient should refrain from taking vitamins, or mineral herbal supplements for at least one week before sample collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≥18 years 4.0-6.4 mg/dL
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL packed red blood cells collected in an EDTA (lavender-top or royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

1 mL whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL packed red blood cells • 0.5 mL whole blood

Collection Instructions

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.

Centrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's to a plastic transfer vial from a Quest Diagnostics (trace element and metal-free) collection kit or transfer to a transport tube.

Transport Container

Trace element and metal-free transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Packed red blood cells
    Room temperature: 30 days
    Refrigerated: 30 days
    Frozen: 30 days

    Whole blood
    Room temperature: 4 days
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
0.5 mL packed red blood cells collected in an EDTA (lavender-top or royal blue-top) tube
1 mL whole blood collected in: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or EDTA (lavender-top) tube
0.2 mL packed red blood cells • 0.5 mL whole blood
Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.

Centrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's to a plastic transfer vial from a Quest Diagnostics (trace element and metal-free) collection kit or transfer to a transport tube.
Trace element and metal-free transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Packed red blood cells
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Whole blood
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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