Magnesium (Urine)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UMG, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0268

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

A 24 plain hr collect is acceptable but it must be acidified if test is not performed within 48 hrs of collection

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

MG (Urine)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Acidified 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

Casual or 24 hour urine collected in bottle containing 20 mls OF 6M HCL (Acid)

Last updated: 15/06/2026