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Test Code LAB0206128 Ionized Calcium

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EPIC Test Codes
LAB0206128 CALCIUM, IONIZED

 

Reporting Title

Ionized Calcium

Methodology

Potentiometric Ion-selective Electrode

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gel separator, unopened
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (full tube)

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL (> 50%)

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes.
2. Centrifuge with stopper in place to ensure that the gel barrier separates the serum and cells.
3. Keep specimen anaerobic (do not transfer).

Additional Information: Heparin whole blood may be submitted for testing if analyzed immediately.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Reference Values

1.15-1.28 mmol/L

1 to 20 year old male 1.28-1.48 mmol/L

1 to 18 year old female 1.28-1.48 mmol/L

<1 year old children 0.50-1.50 mmol/L

Critical Value:

up to 1 year: <0.50 or >1.50 mmol/L

≥1 year: <0.75 or >1.63 mmol/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82330