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Test Code CAI-A Calcium-Ionized - Arterial

Important Note

Must be kept cold until sampled, deliver on wet ice.

Methodology

Dry chemistry, optical technology

Note: Patient should be scheduled at the Aspen Valley Hospital Laboratory for testing.

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must be tested within 20 minutes of draw.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens: 

 

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 0.5 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Wet ice

Collection Instructions: Fill tube completely.  Forward promptly and run within 30 minutes of collection.

Note: Test not available for outreach patient testing due to specimen testing limitations. Patient should be scheduled at the Aspen Valley Hospital Laboratory for testing.

Reference Values

4.40-5.30 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82330