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Calcium, Fluid
MessageInclude Fluid TYPE/SOURCE with order.
Test Code
FLCA1
Alias/See Also
- Body Fluid Calcium, Fluid Calcium
- FLCA, FLTY1, fluid type/source
CPT Codes
82310
Preferred Specimen
FLUID (FLD)
Instructions
Body Fluids should be collected into either a Red Top Tube or a Lithium Heparinized Green Top Tube. Separate specimens from blood cells as soon as possible. DO NOT use the following anticoagulants in collecting blood for use in this test: EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Fluoride or Oxalate.
Specimen Stability
Body fluid calcium is stable for one week at room temperature (15 - 25°C), approximately 22 days refrigerated at 2-8°C, and up to 1 year frozen at<= -20°C.
Methodology
Beckman AU
Setup Schedule
24x7
Reference Range
Body Fluids (Pleural, Peritoneal, etc.), Same as plasma/serum
<3 months: 7.5-10.5 mg/dL
>3 months: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
<3 months: 7.5-10.5 mg/dL
>3 months: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
