Magnesium Red Cell

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

RMG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7917

Synonyms

RBC Magnesium
AA Magnesium (Red Cell)
Intracellular Magnesium
Magnesium AA (Red Cell)
Magnesium Intracellular

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Dedicated sample required

Laboratory instruction:
DO NOT SPIN, DO NOT SHARE with other Biochem Test.
Send as WHOLE BLOOD To Canterbury.
Store and transport at room temp.

Register with a dedicated lab number.

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