Modality

BC

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.              

Test Name

Magnesium (24 Hrs Urine)

Test Code

F063

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Urine

Quantity Required

Entire 24 hours urine sample

Type of Container

Jerry can Container

Method Used

Xylidyl Blue

Collection Instruction

Prior appointment

Patient Instruction

Instruction with appointment

Transport Instruction for TMH patients

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients 

Within 2hrs of collection. 
 ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri : 7.00 - 11.00 a.m. with prior appointment.

Sat. :  Samples will not be accepted.

Turn Around Time

5 hours for routine samples,

2 hours for stat samples

Time for Additional Examination

Not Applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Daily

Use

Detect patients with renal failure and dehydration.