Test ID BLOD0553 Calcium
AKA
CA
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 7 days | |
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Refrigerated | 3 weeks | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 8 months at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Arsenazo III
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
82310