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Test Code Ca Calcium Level Total

Aliases

Calcium

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

  8.3 – 10.6 mg/dL
   

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

0 – 30 days <7 mg/dL or >11 mg/dL
30 days – Adult <6 mg/dL or >13 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 3 weeks
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 3 months

Performance Information

 

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica – Colorimetric 

CPT Codes

82310