Unit Code 8448:
Magnesium, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Magnesium levels may be used to monitor preeclampsia patients
being treated with magnesium sulfate, although in most cases
monitoring clinical signs (respiratory rate and deep tendon reflexes) is
adequate and blood magnesium levels are not required.
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
| • | Metals Analysis - Collection and Transport |
| • | Process For Tube Type Selection For Heelstick Collections, Venipuncture, and NICU Line Draws on Patients Less Than 1 Year of Age. |
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Colorimetric Assay
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Magnesium, S
Ordering Mnemonic An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
MGS
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Magnesium (Mg)
Mg (Magnesium)
Soft-MGS
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