| Test CODE | NAME |
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103
Calcium
| Methodology: | Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST)- 0.5 ml Specimen preparation: Serum free from hemolysis is the recommended specimens. Allow blood samples to clot (15 mins). Separate the serum from the cells by centrifuging for 10 minutes. Store serum at 2-8°C until analysis. Storage/Transport: Refrigerated Stability: Serum calcium is stable in serum for one week at room temperature (18 - 25°C), approximately 22 days refrigerated at 2-8°C, and up to 1 year frozen at <-20°C. At Accu Reference: Refrigerated -7 days: Frozen- 1 month NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82310 |