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HelpEpic Test Code LAB21004 Calcium: Body Fluid
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Preferred Container
Red top tube
Alternate Container
Green top tube
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
0.5 mL Body Fluid
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated.
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Specimen too viscous to analyze
Clotted
EDTA, citrate, or oxalate
> 2 hours at Room Temperature
> 4 days Refrigerated
Reference Values
| Fluid Type | Units | Reference Range |
| All populations | mg/dL | Not established |
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Includes
Fluid type and total volume indicated on report if provided on the requisition.
Additional Information
Indicate body fluid type and volume if appropriate on the laboratory requisition
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
82310
Last Updated
23-July-19