74696-6
LaboratoryMagnesium [Moles/volume] in 12 hour Urine
Definition
Urinary magnesium excretion controls the magnesium balance. Urinary magnesium analyses may be helpful in assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium levels. Increased retention of magnesium can be seen in conditions that interfere with glomerular filtration. Poor diet, malabsorption, and hypoparathyroidism are some possible causes of a low urine magnesium. Urine magnesium testing pre and post therapeutic magnesium administration, may be necessary to understand the significance of a low serum magnesium.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Magnesium
Property
SCnc
Time Aspect
12H
System
Urine
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Magnesium 12h Ur-sCnc
Display Name
Magnesium (12H U) [Moles/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 74696-6?
LOINC code 74696-6 identifies "Magnesium [Moles/volume] in 12 hour Urine". Urinary magnesium excretion controls the magnesium balance. Urinary magnesium analyses may be helpful in assessing the cause of abnormal serum magnesium levels. Increased retention of magnesium can be seen in conditions that interfere with glomerular filtration. Poor diet, malabsorption, and hypoparathyroidism are some possible causes of a low urine magnesium. Urine magnesium testing pre and post therapeutic magnesium administration, may be necessary to understand the significance of a low serum magnesium.
What does 74696-6 measure?
This code measures Magnesium in Urine. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.