CPT Code(s):

82310

Other Names:

Calcium

Test Includes:

Calcium

Specimen Requirements:

Serum (preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate the sample from cells as soon as possible.

Stability:

Separated Samples are stable at Room temperature for 8 hours at 25˚C, Refrigerated up to 72 hours at 2-8˚C

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480