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Boca Biolistics Reference Laboratory > Test Menu > C > Calcium

Calcium

Abbreviation

CA

Transport Temp

2-8 C (ice packs)

Stability

store at 2-8 C up to 3 weeks, -20C up to 8 months

Minimum Vol

0.5 mL

Alternative Specimens

Plasma (lithium heparin or sodium heparin)

Reference Ranges

8.4-10.2 mg/dL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Transport Container

Draw tube or plastic pour off tube

Methodology

Arsenazo III

Clinical Significance

Elevated levels in hyperparathyroidism, hypervitaminosis D, multiple myeloma, some neoplastic diseases of the bone. Decreased levels in hypothyroidism, hypoalbuminemia, renal insufficiency, and pancreatitis.

Anything else included in test?

N/A

Preferred Specimen

Serum

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