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Test Code LAB54 Calcium, Ionized (Ca++)

Department

CHEMISTRY

Collection Requirements

Do not open tube prior to testing.

If submitting with any other assay, please submit a separate tube for this test.

Primary Collection Container

Green PST (Lithium Heparin)

Alternate Collection Container

Green Microtainer PST

Transport

Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection.

Do not open tube.

Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

1.13-1.32 mmol/L

Methodology

Ion-selective Electrode NOVA 8

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

82330

Unacceptable Conditions

Exposure to air.