Test Code CA Calcium
Collection Container
Serum gel, or green plasma
Specimen Required
Serum, heparinized plasma acceptable
Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.1 mL, or 200 ul (whole blood)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
After separation: Room Temp 7 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen 8 months
Refrigerated: 6 days (If stored on gel)
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours for routine, 1 hour for stats
Reference Ranges
CALCIUM (CA) | |||
Age | Males | Females | Units |
All | 8.6 - 10.5 | 8.6 - 10.5 | mg/dL |
Critical Results
< 5 mg/dL or >12.5 mg/dL
CPT Code
82310
LOINC Code
17861-6
EMR Interface Order Code
04350