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CALCIUM, IONIZED, SERUM OR PLASMA

Message
Note: Sample MUST remain capped - DO NOT OPEN. Cannont add on this test to a previously drawn sample.


Test Code
LAB7821


CPT Codes
82330

Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. 


Transport Container
Gold tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate up to 2 days; otherwise freeze


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
  • Hemolyzed
  • Aliquoted sample - do not open tube


Methodology
ISE (Ion Selective Electrode)

Setup Schedule
M , T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Batched; Day shift


Reference Range
4.5 - 5.4 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.