Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Magnesium, Urine
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Synonym/Acronym:
Urine Mg2+.
Rationale
To assess magnesium levels related to renal function.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction. Either a random or a 24-hr urine collection may be ordered. As appropriate, provide the required urine collection container and specimen collection instructions.
Normal Findings
Method: Spectrophotometry.
| Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 0.4114) |
|---|---|
| 20–200 mg/24 hr | 8.2–82.3 mmol/24 hr |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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Synonym/Acronym:
Urine Mg2+.
Rationale
To assess magnesium levels related to renal function.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction. Either a random or a 24-hr urine collection may be ordered. As appropriate, provide the required urine collection container and specimen collection instructions.
Normal Findings
Method: Spectrophotometry.
| Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 0.4114) |
|---|---|
| 20–200 mg/24 hr | 8.2–82.3 mmol/24 hr |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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