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CALCIUM

Test Code
LAB53


CPT Codes
82310

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Transport Container
Li Heparin (GST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr


Reference Range
TEST METHOD UNITS REF RANGE  CRITICAL  Male/Female
CALCIUM Colorimetric mg/dL 0-10 days: 7.6-10.4  <7.0 or >12.0 mg/dL
      11 days - 2 years: 9.0-11.0 Neonate 0-3 days: <6.0 or >12.0 mg/dL
      3-12 years: 8.8-10.8  
      13-60 years: 8.4-10.2  
      61-90 years: 8.8-10.2  
      >=91 years: 8.8-10.2  


Clinical Significance
Calcium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease, and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms).


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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