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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB54
Epic Description: CALCIUM, IONIZED
Synonym
Free Calcium
Ionized Calcium
Collection Limitations
All other labs except OMC-Jeff Hwy lab: can only be analyzed in whole blood. Collect a Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube (no gel).
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel (Jeff Hwy lab); Other labs dark green, Lithium Heparin without Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel ( jeff Hwy lab only) | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel (Jeff Hwy lab only). Other labs dark green, Lithium Heparin without Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
This test CANNOT be an Add-On. If analyzed in whole blood, the test must be done within 10 minutes of collection. Ionized Calciums must be collected in tubes with a gel separator if samples are transported to another lab. Centrifuge specimen and transport to lab without popping the cap. Transport spun serum or plasma specimens in gel barriers in AMBIENT temperature. Specimens need to be recieved at the main campus lab within 24 hours of collection.
Home Health: Transport to Lab immediately on ice (gel tubes ONLY).
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen and transport immediately to lab without popping the cap.
CPT Code Information
82330