Test Code CA Calcium, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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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