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Test Code
ICAL
Test Name
Calcium, Ionized, Whole Blood
CPT Codes
82330
Included Tests
  • Calcium, Ionized Direct
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility

Ionized calcium is the physiologically active fraction of total serum calcium. It is used for the evaluation of renal failure/transplantation, dialysis, sepsis, and in cardiothoracic surgery.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Containers:

  • Lithium Heparin Syringe
  • Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin)

Minimum Acceptable Volume:  0.9 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Fill tube completely.
  2. Collect anaerobically.
  3. Do not uncap tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory immediately.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

2 hours
Methodology
Potentiometry
Performing Location
17th Street Hospital, Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Cedar Crest Red Lab, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Schuylkill Hospital
Testing Schedule
Routine daily, STAT testing available
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