CALCIUM, IONIZED, SERUM
| Ionized calcium provides a more physiologically accurate assessment of calcium especially in the presence of high protein concentrations, hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism |
Test Type : Blood |
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Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is mandatory |
Report Delivery : Daily |
CALCIUM, IONIZED, SERUM
| Test Code | C-22 |
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| Test Description | **CALCIUM, IONIZED, SERUM |
| Clinical Category | Bone and mineral metabolism |
| Sample | 3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood from Sodium Heparin tube OR 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum . Avoid use of tourniquet and fist clenching during sampling. Overnight fasting is preferred |
| Method/Technology | Ion Selective Electrode |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |