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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Ca
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Walk-ins: 30 minutes; Med Emerg: 45 minutes; Routine: 2 hrs.
CPT Codes: 82310
Performed By: Chemistry
Clinical Utility: Diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of disorders including disorders of protein and vitamin D, and diseases of bone, kidney, parathyroid gland, or gastrointestinal tract.
Unacceptable Conditions: Unspun specimen received greater than 2 hours after collection.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Calcium, Total |
Colormetric |
All |
0-30 |
7.6 |
11 |
mg/dL |
Calcium ,Total |
Colormetric |
All |
30 - 150 |
8.4 |
10.2 |
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL-IP,ED,OPC; Red w Gel, 5mL-COPC,WHC |
Fill tube |
|
Deliver to the laboratory |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |