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Intended Use
Measurement of calcium is used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease and tetany (intermittent muscular contractions or spasms).
Methodology
Photometric, Ca-Arsenazo
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt green/mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain red-top or gold serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.15 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 22 days
Frozen(-20°C): for up to 1 year
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82310