Test Code CAI-A Calcium-Ionized - Arterial
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