Calcium, Ionized, Post-Filter

Label Mnemonic:	ICAPO
Epic code:	LAB7489
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Critical Care - Relocated to Core Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

Heparinized syringe or Green top tube (Na Heparin)

Minimum:

0.5 mL in Heparinized syringe or pediatric Green top tube (Na Heparin).

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

10 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)

Comments:

Can be ordered with blood gases (0.5 mL blood required); all needles must be removed from the syringe before delivery.

Methodology:

Ion Selective Electrode

CPT Code:

82330