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Test ID BLOD0553 Calcium

AKA

CA

Specimen Type/Requirements

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
 

Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.

 

Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     7 days     
 Refrigerated     3 weeks     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     8 months     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 -3 days

Methodology

Colorimetric (Arsenazo III)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City

CPT

82310