Calcium, ionized [Allina Health Hospitals only]

Alphabetical Test listing

Calcium, ionized [Allina Health Hospitals only]-58

Test name:

Test number:

Excellian order number:

82330.0

Abbreviation:

CAI

Alternate names:

Hospital Ionized Calcium only

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) whole blood

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Do not spin
Do not open

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST) - unspun and unopened

Blood gas syringe (needle removed)

Alternate collection container:

Dk green Lithium heparin (Li hep), no gel

Alternate processing instructions:

Do not spin
Do not open

Alternate transport container:

Dk green Lithium heparin (Li hep), no gel

Transport and stability:

Transport on ice

Stability:

Ambient - 30 minutes

Refrigerated - 4 hours

Reason for rejection:

Microtainer tubes are not acceptable
Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day; Available STAT

Method:

Ion Selective Electrode

Reference ranges:

Age	Range
0 - 1 day	1.05 – 1.37 mmol/L
2 - 4 days	1.10 – 1.42 mmol/L
5 days	1.20 – 1.48 mmol/L
≥ 6 days	1.15 – 1.27 mmol/L

Results that require action (critical):

Low: <0.80 mmol/L

High: >1.55 mmol/L

CPT codes:

82330

Date created:

02/18/2008

Revised date:

10/07/2021

Review date:

01/04/2024