Test Code 8093 Calcium (Blood)

Important Note

Available individually or as part of a BMP, CMP or Renal Panel.

Diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of disorders including diseases of bone, kidney, parathyroid gland, or gastrointestinal tract.

Copley Hospital

Bichromatic Endpoint

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)

Preferred: Light-Green Top

Acceptable: Gold Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

date & time of collection, and person collecting.

2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

Normal: 8.2 - 10.2 mg / dL

Critical: < 7 mg / dL

> 11.5 mg / dL

Refrigerated: 2 Days

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

Calcium (Blood)

Calcium

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