3034Calcium
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Lithium Heparin Plasma
6 Days Refrigerated at 2-8 degrees Celsius
See Report
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Lihep plasma
Specimen Type:Lithium Heparin Plasma
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