CA
Calcium, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2042
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate the specimen type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
CPT Codes:
82310 - Calcium (EAP 30010900)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
O-cresolphthalein complexone
Reference Ranges:
8.3 - 10.6
mg/dL
Critical values:
< 6.0 or > 14.0
mg/dL