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General
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Clinical Use:
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For the monitoring of kidney function, and the detection of renal impairment.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the body. Plasma magnesium comprises about 1% of the total body magnesium. The relationship between plasma and intracellular Mg is not clearly defined. Plasma Mg does not necessarily reflect total body stores. Symptoms of hypomagnesaemia are broad and non specific but relate to the role of Mg in ATP metabolism and neuromuscular transmission. Clinically most Mg depletion goes unrecognized. Mg can be lost be several routes including the urine. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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UMG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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No reference range established
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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5 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fremantle Hospital |
9431 2382 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 08-10-2020 12:46 |