Calcium, Ionized, Other
| Label Mnemonic: | ICAO |
| Epic code: | LAB635 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Critical Care - Relocated to Core Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Body Fluid (e.g., surgical drain, pericardial, peritoneal, peritoneal dialysis,
pleural, or synovial)
Collection Medium:
) |
| Heparinized syringe or Green top tube (Na Heparin) |
Minimum:
0.5 mL in Lithium/Sodium Heparin syringe or, Full draw; any size Lithium/Sodium Heparin green top tube.
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)
Reference Range:
No established reference range (see Test Limitations).
Test
Limitations:
This test is not approved by the FDA for this sample type. Performance
characteristics and reference range have not been verified. Results
should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical findings.
Methodology:
Ion Selective Electrode
CPT Code:
82330
See also:
Calcium, Ionized (Or Free), Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood
Calcium, Ionized (Or Free), Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery