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HelpTest Code LAB54 Venous Ionized Calcium only
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
TEST NOT AVAILABLE AT IRA DAVENPORT LABORATORY.
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of Ionized Calcium level in the blood
Includes pH and Ionized Calcium.
Ionized calcium is corrected to a normal pH.
Collect
Venous Whole Blood
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Syringe or Dark Green Top Tube.
Specimen Volume
3 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Methodology
Potentiometry, ion selective electrode.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/31/2025 JLH
Specimen Handling
Room Temp
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
30 minutes