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Revision as of 15:46, 2 October 2025

Overview

Department Biochemistry 
Test Code
Synonyms Mg

Magnesium Sulphate

Mg, plasma

MgSO4, plasma

Test Availabilty Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 2 – 8 hrs 
Stability – Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type Serum

Plasma

Preferred 6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable 4 mL Li-Heparin Green-Top  
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements 600 µL  Li-Hep Microtainer

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Type
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals 0.6 - 1.2 mmol/L
Test Method Arsenazo dye colour complex at 572nm. Ci8200 analyser 
Advanced Notice
Patient Preparation

Comments

Owner Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed 02.10.2025
Next review 02.10.2026 (Due soon)