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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:

1.1 - 1.30 mmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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