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HelpTest ID BLOD0553 Calcium
AKA
CA
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Dark Green top (Sodium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Plasma
EDTA Plasma, Sodium Citrate Plasma and Potassium Oxalate Plasma are not acceptable.
Fasting is preferred.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 weeks | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 8 months |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – Arsenazo III Complex
Rapid City – O-Cresolpthalein Complexone
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
82310