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Calcium
103
Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 1-2 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: An 8 to 12-hourfast priorto bloodcollection ispreferable, but not required. Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimen. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Storage/Transportation: Room Temperature. Stability: After separation of cells: Refrigerated: 1 weeek, Frozen 2 weeks Rejection Criteria: Any sample that is mislabeled; Any broken or damaged tubes. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing LabAccu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 82310 |