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Calcium, Ionised

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
ICA
Specimen types:
Blood
Heparinised syringe
Container types:
Heparinised SyringeHeparinised Syringe
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Notes:

May be of value when doubt exists about Calcium status in the presence of hypoalbuminaemia and in acid/base disturbances

Syringes must contain low-dose heparin (7 USP units) - those containing 125 USP units of heparin are unsuitable due to binding of ionised Calcium

 

 

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
1 hours
Reference Interval:

1.13 - 1.32 mmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW