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 |