Test ID: MGCRU
Magnesium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium concentrations
Determining whether the body is receiving adequate nutrition
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGCR | Magnesium/Creat Ratio, U | No | Yes |
| CDCR | Creatinine Conc | No | Yes |
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
MGCR/32490: Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)
CDCR/7243: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Magnesium/Creat Ratio, Random, U
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Mg (Magnesium)
Magnesium (Mg)
Magnesium (Mg)
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