Test Code Ca Ion Calcium Level Ionized

Additional Codes

Post Filter Ionized Calcium = Post ICa

Pre Filter Ionized Calcium = Pre ICa

Whole Blood

Specimen must arrive within 30 minutes of draw.

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube or blood gas capillary tube or heparinized syringe. Specimen exposed to air is not acceptable.

Specimen Volume: Full blood gas capillary tube or 1 mL of whole blood from a green-top (heparin) gel tube or heparinized syringe

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

4.5-5.3 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

82330