| Test Name: Calcium | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Ca; Corrected Calcuim | ||
| PLS Test Code | CA | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | 2.10 - 2.60 mmol/L | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. Avoid venous stasis caused by excessive use of tourniquet. | ||
| Clinical Information | Citrate, Oxalate and EDTA plasma are unsuitable When calcium is requested, both calcium and albumin are measured and both the total and corrected calcium results are published | ||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 11-Mar-2008 (Version: 1.01) | ||