Test Code CA Calcium, Serum
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Calcium
Sunquest Order Code: CA
Epic Px Code: LAB2126
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
8.6 – 10.3 mg/dL
Critical Value
<6.0 or >13.0 mg/dL
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 days
Specimen Stability
22 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
82310
LOINC Code
17861-6
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.
Interpretation
N/A