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3034Calcium
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum, SST
6 Days Refrigerated at 2-8 degrees Celsius
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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