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CALCIUM, IONIZED  Whole Blood

Message
Patient must come to Augusta Health Main Lab in Fishersville, VA for specimen collection.


Test Code
CAION


Alias/See Also
Calcium, Free


CPT Codes
82330

Preferred Specimen
Dark Green Sodium Heparin Tube - Specimen must be placed on ice and analyzed as soon as possible.


Minimum Volume
100 ul


Transport Container
Ice


Specimen Stability
15 minutes, room temp, 8 hours on ice


Clinical Significance
Ionized calcium measurements are used to evaluate non-bound, physiologically active calcium.  Increased levels are seen with hyperparathyroidism, ectopic parathyroid hormone producing neoplasms, excessive vitamin D, while low levels are seen in acute and chronic respiratory alkalosis, hyperventilation, critical illness in persons with renal failure, cardiac failure, post-surgery, and burns.




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.