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Test Code LAB53 Calcium

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: -20C for 6 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82310