Test Code LAB178B Calcium, Body Fluid
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative determination of calcium in human body fluids.
Methodology
Photometric, Ca-Arsenazo
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Sample type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Gold SST tube (preferred) or screw-top, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (Minimum: 0.1 mL)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 22 days
Ambient: 1 week
Frozen(-20°C): up to 1 year
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82310