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HelpTest Code CAL Calcium, Total, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
NM-BAPTA
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum |
RT, spun |
7 days |
|
Refrigerated, spun |
3 weeks |
Reference Values
Critical values: <6.0 mg/dL or >13.0 mg/dL
| Age | Male (mg/dL) | Female (mg/dL) |
| 0-9 days | 7.6-10.4 | 7.6-10.4 |
| 10d- 1 years | 9.0-11.0 | 9.0-11.0 |
| 2y-11y | 8.8-10.8 | 8.8-10.8 |
| 12y-17y | 8.4-10.2 | 8.4-10.2 |
| 18y-59y | 8.6-10.0 | 8.6-10.0 |
| 60y-90y | 8.8-10.2 | 8.8-10.2 |
| >90y | 8.2-9.6 | 8.2-9.6 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82310
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Calcium, Total, Serum or Plasma |
17861-6 |