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Fractional Excretion of Magnesium
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General
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Clinical Use:
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In patients with hypomagnesaemia and normal renal function, the fractional excretion of magnesium, measured on a random spot urine sample, can be useful in distinguishing between renal and gastrointestinal losses of magnesium. |
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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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FEMG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send samples chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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> 2% indicates renal magnesium losses
< 2% indicates extrarenal magnesium losses
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN), and, 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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500uL |
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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 urine sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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3 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send samples 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 |
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Biochemistry |
Fremantle Hospital |
9431 2382 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 15-04-2024 11:47 |