Calcium

Message
SRHC Clients

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 lime green top tube

Inpatients:  1 lime green tube


Transport at room temp in <2 hours if cells and serum are not separated.
Transport at room temp in <8 hours if cells and serum are separated.

 


Test Code
CA


CPT Codes
82310

Other Acceptable Specimens
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Transport Container
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
Rm temp: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 2 days


Methodology
Ion Specific Electrode

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.