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Test Code IONCA Ionized Calcium (Venous)

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
IONCA

Performing Laboratory

Holland Hospital Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Whole blood (DO NOT SPIN)

Container/Tube:   Short GREEN top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen Volume: 2ml whole blood

Collection Instructions:

1. DO NOT REMOVE CAP! DO NOT SPIN!

2. Indicate Whole Blood

3. Label specimen appropriately.

Stability

3 hours ambient

8 hours refrigerated

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Inquire with Cardiopulmonary Department