Test Code UMG Magnesium Urine Timed
Cerner Test Code
MG UT
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Urine Jug
Specimen Draw Volume
1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Collect a 24-hour dark plastic urine jug refrigerated. Refrigerate 24 hour urine during collection. 24 hour Urine Collection: The bladder must be emptied at the time the collection is to begin, and this urine is discarded. Thereafter all urine must be collected until the end of the scheduled time.
*If 2 or more jugs/containers of urine are collected over time, volumes of each container must be documented and aliquots from each well mixed container (preferably 100 mLs) must be sent separately.
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
83735
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry