Test Code ICALW IONIZED CALCIUM, WHOLE BLOOD
EPIC Test ID
1230100379
Test Synonyms
ION CA
Collection Requirements
2 ml Sodium Heparin WHOLE BLOOD * Submit unspun and unopened tube* Test immediately. (within 15 minutes)
Shipping and Handling Instructions
For Outpatient specimens: If testing cannot be immediately performed, specimen should be stored at 4 - 8°C (testing MUST be completed within 12hours of collection) Mix well before testing. Warm specimen to room temperature prior to testing.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: DARK GREEN TOP - NAHEP
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
CPT Code
82330
Loinc
1994-3
EAP
LAB54