3034 Calcium

Specimen Type Specimen Stability Reference Range
Serum, SST 6 Days Refrigerated at 2-8 degrees Celsius See Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred amount: 1.0 ML
Specimen Type:Serum, SST

Method

COBAS 8000 c702

Schedule

Monday-Saturday

Instructions/Notes

SST and/or lithium heparin tubes must be spun down as soon as possible, because prolonged contact with the clot may cause lower calcium values.

CPT Codes

82310