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Notification Type
Back CALCIUM, IONIZED | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:LICA | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Calcium (Ionized) | Method: ISE |
| Collection Notes:Collect blood (2 mL serum) in a gel barrier tube. Allow to clot and then centrifuge immediately with cap on. Do not open tube. Ship the unopened gel barrier tube at room temperature. | |
| Clinical Utility:Ionized calcium provides a measurement of the actual bioavailable calcium in the circulation. | |
| CPT Code:82330 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 8 Hours Refrigerated 6 Days Frozen 8 Months | |