Calcium, ionized [Clinic or outreach clients only]

Alphabetical Test listing

Calcium, ionized [Clinic or outreach clients only]-8141

Test name:

Test number:

8141

Excellian order number:

LAB8141

Abbreviation:

ICC

Alternate names:

Clinic Ionized Calcium Only

Limitations:

This assay is for clinic or outreach clients only

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of collection
Do not open

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube - Spun, unopened

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 4 hours

Reason for rejection:

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

Method:

Ion Selective Electrode

Reference ranges:

Age	Range
0 - 13 days	not established
14 dys - 1 yr	1.30 – 1.50 mmol/L
1 - 2 yrs	1.26 – 1.46 mmol/L
2 - 3 yrs	1.22 – 1.42 mmol/L
3 - 24 yrs	1.21 – 1.38 mmol/L
24 - 98 yrs	1.14 – 1.36 mmol/L
>98 yrs	not established

Results that require action (critical):

Low: <0.80 mmol/L

High: >1.55 mmol/L

CPT codes:

82330

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

02/12/2020

Review date:

01/04/2024