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HelpTest Code CALCIUM Calcium, Total, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Note: This test is also available as part of #BMP Basic Metabolic Panel, #COMP Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, and #RENAL Renal Function Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.
2. Avoid hemolysis.
3. Label specimen as plasma.
Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.
2. Avoid hemolysis.
3. Label specimen as serum.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
8.4-10.5 mg/dl
Alert values (automatic call-back): ≤6.5 mg/dL
or ≥12.0 mg/dL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82310