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HelpTest Code ORVGIC Operating Room Venous Blood Gas Ionized Calcium Only
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Important Note
Operating Room Use ONLY
Assessment of Ionized Calcium level in the blood.
Ionized calcium result is corrected to normal pH.
Includes pH and Ionized Calcium.
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 |
30 minutes |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Methodology
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
Notes
Operating Room Use ONLY