Laboratory Services
Calcium
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Calcium
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| Synonym(s) |
Ca
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| Test ID |
CA
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube or green-top tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.
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| Stability |
7 days at 15-25 ˚C
3 wks at 2-8 ˚C 8 months at -20 ˚C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gross hemolysis, EDTA, oxalate, or citrate anticoagulant
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82310
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| Reference Range |
Children:
Adults:
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
17861-6
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