Laboratory Medicine Program

Calcium

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of calcium is used in the diagnosis and treatment of parathyroid disease, a variety of bone diseases, chronic renal disease, and tetany.

Method: Automated method; Architect

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
2.20 - 2.62 mmol/L

Specimen Type: green,lithium heparin.PST(plasma separator)
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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