Test Information:
Renal urine magnesium testing is used in assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentration. It is also aids in determining whether nutritional magnesium. It may also help on assessing risk to kidney stones.
Specimen Container:
Sterile / Plain Urine Container
Specimen Type:
Random Urine
Required Volume:
5 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 3 days - Storage: 15 to 25°C
Stability: 3 days - Storage: – 15 to – 20°C
Stability: 1 year
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours