Magnesium, Fecal
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
24-hour or random stool.
Mix specimen well and transfer a 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g). Do not add saline or water to liquefy specimen. Indicate total time and weight.
Refrigerated.
Formed or viscous stools.
Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
Magnesium, Fecal - per volume | 0-110 mg/dL | |
Magnesium, Fecal - per 24h | 0-355 mg/d |
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Modified FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
83735
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020377 | Fecal Total Weight | 30078-0 |
0020388 | Magnesium, Fecal - per volume | 29911-5 |
0020389 | Magnesium, Fecal - per 24h | 29912-3 |
0020392 | Collection Time for Fecal Spec | 13363-7 |
0060717 | Collection Time for Fecal Specimen | 13363-7 |
0097131 | Fecal Weight | 30078-0 |
Aliases
- Electrolytes, Feces
- Fecal Magnesium