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Calcium

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
CA


CPT Codes
82310

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL plasma refrigerated.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Colorimetric

Reference Range
8.4 - 10.5 mg/dL Alarm values: <6.0 mg/dL or >13.0 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Calcium is the prime inorganic messenger for regulation of cell functions. It plays a vital role in coagulation. It also serves to confer rigidity to the extracellular protein matrices of bones and teeth.



Last Updated: July 10, 2018


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.