Calcium
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
CA |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.
0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum
Pediatric: 0.2 mL whole blood |
| Specimen Handling |
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| Additional Information |
Calcium can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLCA) |
| Testing Location |
Chemistry-ACH, DSC, FMC, PLC, RGH & SMCHC |
|
| Testing Frequency |
Daily |
| Alternate Name(s) |
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| Reference Interval |
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1-10 days
|
1.90-2.60 mmol/L
|
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11-365 days
|
2.25-2.75 mmol/L
|
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>1 year
|
2.10-2.55 mmol/L
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Click here for critical values |
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