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HelpTest Code RBCMG / 080283-L MAGNESIUM, RED BLOOD CELL
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | RBCMG |
| EPIC | LAB20526 |
| LabCorp | 080283 |
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratories
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reference Values
4.2−6.8 mg/dL
Specimen Type
Red blood cells (RBCs)
Preferred Container
Royal Blue Top Tube (EDTA)
Preferred Volume
RBC: 1 mL (Royal Blue Top Tube (EDTA))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 1 hour from collection. Discard the plasma. Using the original collection tube, submit only the RBCs to the laboratory.
| TEMPERATURE | PERIOD |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Green-top (heparin) tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 83735 | Magnesium, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
LabCorp Laboratories
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required