Ionized Calcium Whole Blood (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230101291


Alias/See Also
LAB700: Ionized Calcium, Whole Blood | CA++|WIONCA


CPT Codes
82330x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: HEMOGARD - GREEN TOP (LI HEPARIN) (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB:  LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5 L
CMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
HMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; HEPARINIZED SYRINGE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; LIME TOP- LIHEP ON ICE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
This procedure is performed using serum specimens only. Specimen size for this test is 0.2 mL serum. Adult: 3 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*


Transport Temperature
Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Specimens may be stored between 2-8 degrees Celsius for up to 3 days prior to testing. For longer storage, specimens should be frozen at -20 degrees Celsius. Repeated freezing and thawing of specimens should be avoided.



Last Updated: January 24, 2024


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