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HelpTest Code LAB10799 Calcium - Premature
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
ONLY FOR NICU BABIES
Primary Collection Container
Green Microtainer PST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Deliver to chemistry ASAP.
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 8 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
7.0-10.0 mg/dL
Methodology
Roche c503 photometric
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
82310
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis.