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. |