Magnesium (Urine)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UMG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0268

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

3 days at 2-8 oC

Synonyms

Urine Mg

Turnaround Time

4 hours

Available routine hours only

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Acidified 24hr Urine Container
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 13/05/2026