31620:CALCIUM (Ca), IONIZED, VENOUS
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
WB / ICAL |
Methodology: |
Bayer Rapidpoint 405 |
Edit Date: |
11/4/2008 |
Performed: |
Daily |
Released: |
Same day as tested |
CPT Code: |
82330 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Heparinized whole blood collected by venipuncture. Use calcium titrated heparin coated syringe. |
Handling: |
Remove any air bubbles immediately after collection. Refrigerate. |
Stability: |
4 hours refrigerated. |
Standard Volume: |
2 mL whole blood |
Minimum Volume: |
1 mL whole blood |
Transport: |
Must reach lab within 30 minutes. Transport in ice water slush bath. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Ambient or frozen specimen. |