CALCIUM, IONIZED, WHOLE BLOOD
| Synonyms: | Ionized Calcium, Whole Blood |
| Computer Code: | ICAWB |
| Specimen Collection: | Must be done at AMC Hospital. Blood collected in blood gas syringe (low heparin). Deliver to lab within 30 mins of draw. Place on ice. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport specimen at room temperature within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Reference Values: | 1.14-1.33 MMOL/L Critical Value: < or equal to 0.90 mmol/L > or equal to 1.50 mmol/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | GASES |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 20 min |
| Stat TAT: | 10 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 82330 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |