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Magnesium, RBC

Important Note

This test is no longer offered by Seattle Children's hospital.

Note to Seattle Children's Staff: Orders for metal or trace element RBC testing will be automatically replaced with the serum equivalent of the order without notification to the external provider. If a provider wishes to discuss testing options further, a clinical pathologist or doctoral level consultant can be reached by calling (206) 987-2617 (Option 5) or by emailing ClinicalLabFaculty@SeattleChildrens.org.

Phlebotomists: Do not collect blood for Magnesium, RBC. We offer the recommended test Magnesium, Serum (LAB103).

Sample Requirements

Phlebotomists: Do not collect blood for Magnesium, RBC.

 

If a provider wishes to discuss Magnesium, RBC testing further, a faculty member may be reached through Laboratory Client Services at (206) 987-2617 or at LabClientServices@seattlechildrens.org.

Clinical Utility

Seattle Children’s does not offer Magnesium, RBC testing for clinical indications.

 

Seattle Children’s does not send Magnesium, RBC testing out to other reference laboratories because we do not perform third party billing for tests that are not clinically indicated.　

 

If a provider wishes to discuss Magnesium, RBC testing further, a faculty member may be reached through Laboratory Client Services at (206) 987-2617 or at LabClientServices@seattlechildrens.org.