CALCIUM, IONIZED, WHOLE BLOOD
Synonyms: | Ionized Calcium, Whole Blood |
Computer Code: | (ICAWB) |
Specimen Collection: | Must be done at AMC Hospital. Blood collected in blood gas syringe (low heparin). Deliver to lab within 30 mins of draw. Place on ice. |
Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport specimen at room temperature within 30 minutes of collection. |
Reference Values: | 1.14-1.33 MMOL/L Critical Value: < or equal to 0.90 mmol/L > or equal to 1.50 mmol/L |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | GASES |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 20 min |
Stat TAT: | 10 min |
CPT Code(s): | 82330 |
LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |