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Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of calcium levels in the body.
Included in BMP, CMP & Renal Panel.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 22 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine |
8 Hours |
Methodology
Absorbance using Arsenazo III
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/20/2025
7/8/25 AP