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General Information
Alias: CA, ION, iCa
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Walk-ins: 10 minutes; Med Emerg: 20 minutes; Routine:45 minutes
CPT Codes: 82330
Performed By: Rapid Response Lab
Notes: Includes pH. Can be ordered on arterial or venous blood.
Unacceptable Conditions: Received greater than 1 hour after collection.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Calcium, Ion |
|
|
0 - 7 |
4.4 |
5.2 |
mg/dL |
Calcium, Ion |
|
|
7 - 1 |
5 |
5.8 |
mg/dL |
Calcium, Ion |
|
|
1 - 21 |
4.8 |
5.6 |
mg/dL |
Calcium, Ion |
|
|
21 - 150 |
4.6 |
5.4 |
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
BG Syringe (Note: All BG Syringes are now approved for ionized calcium.) |
0.7 minimum |
mL |
Deliver immediately. Patient temperature in degrees C must be provided. Remove needle from syringe prior to delivery to Lab. |
Deliver on ice. |
|