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Calcium

Test Code
LAB53


CPT Codes
82310

Instructions
Routine venipuncture. 1 4.5ml Light green top (heparin) tube or 1 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate, stable 48 hours; stable 8 hours at room temperature; stable >48 hours if frozen.


Methodology
Arsenazo III Dye

Setup Schedule
Daily/STAT


Report Available
"Within 24 hours
STAT: within 1 hour"


Reference Range
8.4-10.2 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal diseases, and tetany.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.