There was an allegation of questionable mg2 magnesium gen.2 results for 3 patient samples on a cobas integra 400 plus.The initial results were reported outside of the laboratory.The doctor questioned the results and the samples were repeated.For patient 1, the initial mg2 result was 4.3 mg/dl.The repeat result was 2.0 mg/dl.The sample was repeated again using a new reagent pack and the result was 1.9 mg/dl.For patient 2, the initial mg2 result was 4.2 mg/dl.The repeat result was 1.8 mg/dl.The sample was repeated again using a new reagent pack and the result was 1.6 mg/dl.For patient 3, the initial mg2 result was 4.5 mg/dl.The repeat result was 2.4 mg/dl.The sample was repeated again using a new reagent pack and the result was 2.1 mg/dl.The first repeat results were deemed correct.The analyzer serial number is (b)(6).
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