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