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Test Code CA Calcium, Total, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
CA

Methodology

Arsenazo

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. If drawing for additional testing, use first tube drawn for this assay.

2. Indicate plasma.

3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. If drawing for additional testing, use first tube drawn for this assay.

2. Indicate serum.

3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82310 (HH Bill Code 0205066)

Reference Values

8.6-10.6 mg/dL

Critical values (automatic call-back): ≤6.0 mg/dL or ≥13 mg/dL