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HelpTest Code Ca CALCIUM, BLOOD
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Green (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Adults (Serum/Plasma): 8.3-10.6 mg/dL
Reportable Units
Serum/Plasma: mg/dL
Critical Value
Serum or Plasma values < 6.0 mg/dL or > 13 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
650 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
2 Days |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82310